Articles by Gary Roe

Marvin's Story: Why Not Me?

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]M[/dropcap2]arvin had outlived all his family and friends. He passed the time pushing his walker around the hallways of his assisted living facility. As we walked, he shared about his life. His background was chocked full of pain and...

Two Keys to Handling the Anger of Others

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Why We Should All Stop Trying to Be Good Enough

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]I[/dropcap2] don't think I actually ever heard, "You'll never be good enough," but I got the message loud and clear. And I believed it. After all, they were the adults. They knew. So I began to perform. I've been performing ever since....

Sandy's Story: Bad Jokes for Good Health

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Feeling Needy? Bring It On!

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]J[/dropcap2]esus said, "Happy are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Huh? What does it mean to be poor in spirit? That sure doesn't sound very positive, and how in the world does it lead to being happy? Another way...

How to Find Gratitude When You Need It

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]I[/dropcap2] have a confession to make: I am not generally thankful. Perhaps it’s the result of a difficult background, but I tend to look for problems – and then I tackle them. I try to anticipate them and head them off at the pass. So...

Samuel's Story: When is This Going to be Over?

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]S[/dropcap2]amuel worked the same job for over 30 years, then retired and began farming. He got dizzy one day out in the field. Headaches followed. Tests revealed an inoperable brain tumor. Ten months later, Samuel was in a hospital bed in...

Words Will Never Hurt Us? Yeah, Right.

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The Question Every Heart is Asking Today

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]T[/dropcap2]here is a question that every human heart is asking. We tussle deeply with it. Our answer is crucial. The question is this: Can God be trusted? Satan decided, "No." So did Adam and Eve. "No," is now the default human answer.We...

How to Live Your Destiny Now

[dropcap2 variation="coffee"]Y[/dropcap2]ou are created in the image of God. You were personally planned by the Creator of the Universe. He skillfully knit you together in your mother’s womb. You were wanted. Anything done with that kind of personal care and...