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You’ve probably seen the Darwinian depiction of the evolution of man. It shows 5 stages, beginning with an ape, on the left, with its long arms on the ground by its feet, then the gradual “coming up” of his arms… Continue Reading →
We must accept the fact that there seems to be too much to do. Life does not accommodate itself to our wishes or desires. When we embark on the futile attempt to get everything done, we are actually evading the… Continue Reading →
How do you spend your time? We have a tendency to gravitate to those tasks that are easy rather than those that are difficult. The difficult undertakings often prove to be most significant in the long run. The easy tasks… Continue Reading →
I recently saw a funny-yet-profound post on Facebook—a picture of a front yard with an inflatable turkey and inflatable Santa next to each other. The turkey, standing upright, had evidently knocked the Santa on its back, since it was declaring,… Continue Reading →
There are many good things you could do, but good can be the enemy of the best. Luke records a story that shows us the importance of choosing the best. As Jesus was nearing the end of His ministry, He… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you’re facing an insurmountable problem – a situation in which you have no idea what to do? That was the dilemma that King Jehoshaphat faced: Now it came about after this, that the sons of… Continue Reading →
Time in nature is transformational. It can be healing. It can reveal who we are. It can show us who we’re capable of becoming. It can foster community with one another. It can make us appreciate the comforts of home…. Continue Reading →
Life is too precious for us to waste it by being weighed down by the burden of our sin. There may be situations in our lives that cause us deep regret and anguish. You may be currently experiencing a time… Continue Reading →
When we face a decision that is between good and evil we know what we should do (although we may not always want to do it). Our challenge is how do we decide when the choice is not black or… Continue Reading →
Life is filled with trade-offs. Solomon presented an agricultural metaphor instructing us that if you seek to increase productivity, there may be a trade-off: Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but much revenue comes by the strength of… Continue Reading →
Many people view success as worldly fame and prosperity. We can become so focused on outward signs of success that we lose sight of what’s really important. Jesus highlighted this problem when an individual asked Jesus to solve a family… Continue Reading →
The seemingly small decisions you make in your life set the trajectory for all that will follow. Jesus taught that those who are faithful in little things will be faithful in much (Luke 16:10). Daniel was a teenager who was… Continue Reading →
People genuinely desire to make a significant contribution in the world. Our typical strategy is to be better, do more, and try harder. These are helpful strategies, but they are incomplete. The Apostle James tells that we can bring about… Continue Reading →
All of us have experienced situations that didn’t go as we had hoped. This was the situation the nation of Israel faced as they returned to their homeland from captivity. The prophet Haggai described their painful situation, You have sown… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, preach the word? You may picture an individual holding an open Bible speaking to a congregation. That is included in the meaning, but the word, preach, is not limited to formal… Continue Reading →
