Author Archives: Jim May

CHECK YOUR FOCUS

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Jim May

What we focus on becomes larger, and the background fades. Focus draws us into actions whether wise or foolish. When I focus on not eating ice cream, the Dairy Queen gets larger and larger until I go buy a Blizzard. … Continue reading →

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HOPE WHEN JUSTICE SEEMS ABSENT

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Jim May

THE LAW OF COMPENSATION For those of you who think the bad guys are winning, Who think justice has left the world, Who think the rich and powerful have it easy, Who think arrogant politicians are not paying for their … Continue reading →

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GOING BLIND

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Jim May

On March 28, 2013, on I-77 outside Galax, Virginia 95 cars were involved in a chain reaction crash in dense fog. Three people were killed and 25 injured. It is very dangerous to follow others who can’t see where they … Continue reading →

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SIGNIFICANCE

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jim May

SIGNIFICANCE We all want to feel significant. We all want to leave a positive legacy. How? Let me tell you what God thinks is being significant. A lady of doubtful reputation and little means came to the home of Simon, … Continue reading →

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DEAD MAN YELLING

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Jim May

Who’s yelling at us robbing us of sleep with worries about the future and regrets about the past? Who’s keeping me awake debating political rivals with perfect logic who don’t even know I exist and don’t care. Who’s yelling at … Continue reading →

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THE LAST STAGE FOR AMERICA?

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Jim May

THE LAST STAGE FOR AMERICA? Today, I was reviewing Tytler’s classic study on the decline of democracies in history and suddenly woke up to the fact that America is in the last stage of decline – “from dependency to bondage.” … Continue reading →

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Where can we find happiness?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Jim May

The Declaration of Independence says we have the right to “the pursuit of happiness.” Where do we find it? Time Magazine (Jan. 5, 2005) featured a cover with just the word HAPPINESS. The article was entitled “The New Science of … Continue reading →

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REDISCOVERING THE POWER OF THE PRESENT MOMENT

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Jim May

Sometimes I get bored in late afternoon when I am all caught up. Today I got up at 4:00, read the Word, recorded thoughts in my journal, wrote some lines in a new book, met with guys for breakfast, attended … Continue reading →

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THE KINGDOM -The shaking has begun.

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Jim May

“When he spoke before, his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Once again I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” The words “once again” clearly show us that everything that was made — … Continue reading →

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THE SHEPHERD AND THE GOATS

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Jim May

(In my work for Rachel’s Challenge, I have been rewriting and updating over 50 of Aesop’s 500 Fables for teachers to use in their classrooms. The legend of Aesop is that he was a slave from Ethopia and brought to … Continue reading →

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