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Discipleship
Have you ever opened a big bag of chips only to discover that it consisted of equal parts chips and air? Or bought a book based with an intriguing title and description, but felt let down by how boring it… 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 →
Have you ever felt like something or someone was holding you back from getting to where you needed to go? You set out enthusiastically toward your goal, but before long you find yourself entangled—mired–held back—by circumstances, people, your own thoughts,… Continue Reading →
There is a proverb that states, “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” We often reflect the behavior and attitudes of those with whom we associate. After Jesus’ disciples received the Holy Spirit they were transformed… Continue Reading →
Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are. Jim Rohn writes, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” Do we realize the incredible influence of our friends? Research indicates that… Continue Reading →
What constitutes a healthy relationship with God? There are a variety of viewpoints toward God. Some people have a cavalier attitude toward God and a number of people do not believe in God or don’t care that God exists. The… Continue Reading →
Your thoughts of God are too human. Martin Luther to Erasmus Several years ago J.B. Phillips wrote a book entitled, Your God is Too Small. We have a tendency to bring God down to our level of comprehension. May we… Continue Reading →
There are a number of strategies that we might pursue to avoid sin. We may try harder, put safeguards in place, and seek accountability. Although these tactics are helpful, they are inadequate. The heart of the problem is a problem… Continue Reading →
We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us, or we can allow them… Continue Reading →
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. Edmund Burke Our initial response to adversity is often avoidance. One guarantee of life is that you will face difficulties. I can’t always… Continue Reading →
There are statements that have credibility only if they are made by people who have experienced what they are describing. For example, why should you listen to someone about investment strategies if they are struggling financially? Conversly, you tend to… Continue Reading →
Raising children is a great responsibility. Parents know that they must provide food and clothing, but do we understand the essential nature of the character development of our children? The book of Deuteronomy provides instructions on the importance of training… Continue Reading →
Fire tests gold, sufferig brave men. Seneca The current pandemic is a time of suffering for a number of people – I think of those who have contracted the virus or have lost loved ones, those who are out of… Continue Reading →
Indecision is a decision. If we don’t keep going, turn left, turn right, or turn around– that means we’re staying stuck! Or someone ELSE will decide for us– which will be for THEIR best interests, not necessarily or often ours…. Continue Reading →
I often gauge my behavior by investigating the Bible’s perspective. A passage that I have wondered about is the application of God’s word to man in Genesis: Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that… Continue Reading →
