Jesus established guidelines and principles for us to live by. Adhering to those principles can make an incredible difference in the way we deal with family, friends and co-workers. Ron Whaley asserts that Jesus is CEO of CCF Brands. What does he mean by that? And what does it mean to allow Jesus to be the CEO of our lives? Spend a few moments pondering the scripture and the following thoughts that probe our Experiences with God.

• A Portrait of Gratitude - 11/11/08 | by Mickey Rapier

  They called out from a distance, unable to approach the teacher. Their skin disease rendered them unclean and untouchable to the intolerant world in which they lived. The Torah mandated that lepers call out, "UNCLEAN! UNCLEAN!" when approaching others who were "clean"...

• When the Kids are Gone - 11/11/08 | by Mickey Rapier & Dennis Rainey

  Time with people we love is precious - and fleeting! It behooves us to make the most of our time we have with good friends and family, because they won't always be around...

• Dealing with Trouble (Mark 5:21-43) - 2/20/08 | by Mickey Rapier

  None of us are immune to trouble. It's just a part of life. But how do we deal with tumultuous situations that come our way? Spend a few moments pondering the scripture and the following thoughts that probe our Experiences with God...

• Worshipping the Newborn King (Luke 2) - 12/10/07 | by Mickey Rapier

  Christmas is a time for worship. The recorded history of the birth of Christ in scripture points us to people who worship the newly born king. Could it be that our crowded, consumer-driven lives have squeezed out this most important aspect of the season...

• Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-22)
11/9/07 | by Mickey Rapier

  The following excerpt from Richard Foster's book, "Prayer", continues to have a tremendous impact on my life. The message of one chapter devoted to forgiveness inspired within me a new understanding of that ideal...

• Paradox of Our Times (2 Timothy 3:1-5, Proverbs 14:12)
7/25/07 | by Mickey Rapier

  I recently heard a country song by Bucky Covington entitled, Different World. The song talks about how different things are from what they used to be when we were growing up and he paints some word pictures in the song that...

• Jesus, the CEO (Phillippians 2:10-11)
1/16/07 | by Mickey Rapier

  Ron Whaley is the CEO/President of CCF Brands. I've known Ron for many years and he consistently encourages and helps those around him in any way he can. He is a servant leader. I might argue that the servant leader is the most effective...

• A Baby's Hug (Luke 18:15-17)
12/19/06 | by Mickey Rapier

  A few years ago, a friend sent me the following story that brought tears to my eyes. I read it now and then to remind me that God is concerned for the poor and less fortunate and I should be too. I hope this will bless you as it has me. The story...

• Irvin's Flowers (John 17:4)
10/19/06 | by Mickey Rapier

  I recently finished reading Billy Graham's autobiography. What a guy! His life has been one, excuse me, is one of focused consistency. His life is one that has made and is making a difference in the lives of others. Why? Because he is a...

• Treasure (James 4:13-14)
7/26/06 | by Mickey Rapier

  It happens every August, and it may be the only time Dads drive the speed limit. The "treasure" in the back seat is leaving the nest; Junior is going to college. Old Pop claims to have looked forward to this day for a long time, but...

• Blessed! (Psalm 19:14)
6/5/06 | by Mickey Rapier

  I did it again... I didn't mean to. It just happened. Someone was kind enough to ask me, "How are you doing? " and once again I didn't handle it well. Here was the perfect opportunity to celebrate the fact that God had given me...