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Life
As we journey through life, we’ll face circumstances that may cause us anxiety. Anxiety can cause us to catastrophize the situation and then we find ourselves in a downward spiral. We should not borrow trouble from tomorrow because many of… Continue Reading →
The disciples of John the Baptist were concerned that more people were starting to follow Jesus instead of John: And they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you… Continue Reading →
You can’t drive in a nail without lifting up the hammer. Productivity depends on taking breaks. Granted, if the hammer stays up the nail will never get driven in. And if we don’t get back to work, the work won’t… Continue Reading →
As we view the world around us we see a value system that differs from the teachings of God’s word. Isaiah described the nation of Israel as a vineyard that was designed to produce good grapes. God’s people were to… Continue Reading →
Remember the next morning before you do or say anything now! My senior year of high school I had the blessing of spending over eleven months in rural Finland as an exchange student. During that time a popular public-service announcement… Continue Reading →
Popular advice often enjoins us follow our heart. In the Scriptures, the heart often refers to one’s inner person encompassing our thoughts, feelings, and volition. The desire of our heart may be reliable (Psalm 37:4) or our heart may lead… Continue Reading →
People look for safety and security in a variety of places. It’s wise to be prepared for the storms of life, but we must understand that we cannot prepare for every contingency. This should not cause us to despair, but… Continue Reading →
We’ve heard the saying, “A watched pot never boils”, meaning “Don’t just sit around anxiously waiting for something to happen or it will seem to take even longer, or may not even happen at all.” That’s true. But there are… Continue Reading →
Paul and Barnabas were not content to simply gain professions of faith, but they were obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples. They were intentional about nurturing their converts to maturity. Luke, the author of the book of Acts, outlined their… Continue Reading →
How often do we make our plans without first considering God’s perspective? Planning is important, but planning without a recognition of God’s will and way may lead to presumption. That’s why the Apostle James delivered this stern warning: Come now,… Continue Reading →
To be truly great, we must be truly good. In other words, as Jesus told His disciples: “’But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as… Continue Reading →
It’s appealing to desire a life of comfort and ease. When life is simple and uncomplicated we can relax and take it easy. We need to have times of rest and be still and know that He is God. The… Continue Reading →
Those who know what to do when, and when to do what, will never have trouble with time management. Have you ever wondered what to do next, or what to do with those time-gaps between appointments and obligations? Any… Continue Reading →
“’Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness, and streams in the wasteland.’” Is…. Continue Reading →
Have you ever been rescued from a dangerous situation? If so, then you know the relief and gratitude that you’ve experienced from being delivered from danger. God has performed one of the greatest rescue missions in history; however, many Christians… Continue Reading →
