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Discipleship
Have you ever embarked on an important endeavor only to see it fail? The nation of Israel experienced a similar situation as they suffered a disastrous defeat by the Philistines. We discover that some of our deepest lessons can come… Continue Reading →
Last evening Jeanne and I watched the movie I can only imagine. I was familiar with the song, but I did not know the backstory to the song – it was powerful. I believe my emotional reaction was strong because… Continue Reading →
What is our responsibility to those who are deeply hurt? It’s been said that Christians have a tendency to shoot their wounded. The Apostle Paul provided practical instruction how to minister to those who have gone astray, Brethren, even if… Continue Reading →
All of us have encountered the painful act of giving into temptation. Some people follow the advice of Oscar Wilde, “The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.” When I was a child, my greatest… Continue Reading →
Guilt is the emotion we experience when do that which we perceive to be wrong. Guilt is often accompanied by its toxic cousin, shame. Guilt indicates we’ve done wrong, whereas shame implies that we’re not worthy of God’s love. Guilt… Continue Reading →
We are over-fed & under-nourished. Ryan Holiday Ryan Holiday makes a stinging indictment upon our modern society. Whether it’s food, entertainment, or relationships we have a tendency to settle for less than the best. We substitute processed junk food for… Continue Reading →
Wise people don’t just spend time— they invest it. Wise people learn to live everyday as if it were their last and they seek to learn as if they were to live forever. It’s disconcerting to think that the average… Continue Reading →
Our sermon at LifePark focused on God’s advice to Joshua as he was preparing to enter the promised land, This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so… Continue Reading →
My country did not send me 5,000 miles to start the race . . . they sent me 5,000 miles to finish the race. John Stephen Akhwari In 1968 Akhwari journeyed from Tanzania to Mexico City to seek to win… Continue Reading →
Authenticity — “The real deal” — What-you-see-is-what-you-get — INTEGRITY No posing, no posturing, no pretending. I totally value this in my own life and in those I know. Or do I really know them?(!) But sometimes things and people aren’t… Continue Reading →
Who are the teachers who have had a profound influence in your life? The Gospels indicate that one of the most common titles for Jesus was teacher. His followers referred to Him as a teacher almost fifty times and Jesus… Continue Reading →
Has this ever happened to you? –You’re sitting in a meeting at work, the boss is talking, you know what he/she is saying affects your job– but… a thought comes in your head about what you need to do later,… Continue Reading →
How do you think the Dead Sea got its name? The saline content is so high that it is difficult to support life. The Sea of Galilee is approximately 90 miles north of the Dead Sea and it is teeming… Continue Reading →
Parents often focus on their child’s academic development and their proficiency in extra-curricular activities. John Rosemond emphasizes that parents must first teach them the three R’s of respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness. As we hear the childish bickering between the President of… Continue Reading →
What is one of the greatest joy’s that a parent may experience? A cursory glance of the practices of many parents may lead one to believe that entrance into an ivy league school or an athletic scholarship is their main… Continue Reading →
