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What comes to your mind when you think of a leader? Many people envision that leadership is about power and position along with a title and a corner office. Jesus’ disciples had a view that reflected the world’s view of… Continue Reading →
“Yet the LORD says, ‘During the forty years that I led you through the wilderness, your clothes did not wear out, nor did the sandals on your feet.’” Deuteronomy 29:5 Imagine not having to go shopping for clothes or shoes,… Continue Reading →
Taking a road trip with our family is kind of like mobilizing a military campaign. There is food: we’re still searching for that perfect car snack that makes no crumbs, cannot melt, won’t make people hyper, and is unspillable. There… Continue Reading →
1. You can overcome temptation by following the example of Jesus. 2. I’d go on a diet for a few weeks and all I’d lost is fourteen days. 3. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst, for they are sticking… Continue Reading →
You’re tired. You’re hungry. You’re ready for some well-deserved “me-time, after a significant yet draining period of ministering to others. Jesus’ disciples experienced all this, when, after extensive ministry, “…they didn’t even have a chance to eat…” (Mark.6:31). (now that’s… Continue Reading →
What enables you to persevere when you desperately want to quit? The writer of Hebrews gives us sage advice for running well in the race of life, Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let… Continue Reading →
History and modern media report battles and great accomplishments, extolling the heroes — the main players, those in the “starring roles”. But no one gets anywhere or does anything great without support. Exodus 17:8-13 records the significance of such support…. Continue Reading →
We face a number of transitions in life: we enter school, get a job, change jobs, develop new relationships, the transitions continue on. Transitions can be a time psychological turmoil as we leave the familiar and step into a new role…. Continue Reading →
As you journey through life, you will encounter a number of situations that may cause you discouragement. Asaph, who was a worship leader in the Old Testament, describes a time of discouragement that he experienced. We may think that people in… Continue Reading →
How do you respond to the question, “Who are you?” Many times we respond by saying our occupation or our primary role in life. That indicates what we do, but the question remains, “Who are you?” The Bible often uses… Continue Reading →
Recently, I came across Jesus’ words, in Matthew 17:20: “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will… Continue Reading →
There is no doubt we live in uncertain times and, at times, we may feel overwhelmed by the uncertainty we face. You can face the future with confidence as you follow David’s example in Psalm 16. He chose to focus… Continue Reading →
My computer got hacked a couple days ago. Somehow, someone inserted a notice that caused my email program to stop working. After a few attempts to fix it, I went onto the link provided by the notice (not realizing the… Continue Reading →
The challenges of life at times can cause us to have a heavy heart. The writer of Proverbs reveals a cause and a cure for a heavy heart, Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, but a good word makes… Continue Reading →
What’s your attitude when you encounter various trials in your life? If you’re like me, my natural response is to avoid them. The Apostle James gives us an surprising perspective, Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various… Continue Reading →
