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Life
What is your response when someone makes you a promise? All of us have experienced the heartbreak of a broken promise. I’m reminded of the story of a dying man who gave each of his friends — a lawyer, doctor and… Continue Reading →
Three little words have destroyed many a diet, savings plan, and the best of resolutions. You’ve heard them countless times and have no doubt, said them yourself. What are those words? Here’s an example: I regularly ate lunch with a… Continue Reading →
When you think of your conscience you may be reminded of Jiminy Cricket (who is actually depicted as a grasshopper). He admonished Pinocchio to, “Let your conscience be your guide.” This can be helpful advice if you have a conscience… Continue Reading →
It’s interesting that Jesus had more difficulty with the religious leaders than anyone else. From outward appearances the scribes and Pharisees appeared to have it all together. Their religious performance however, became a source of pride and they looked down… Continue Reading →
Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach is an amazing story of an individual who was raised by LGBT parents and experienced the hatred of Christians but ended up becoming a pastor. This book is a cogent blend of grace and truth… Continue Reading →
God’s desire is that you would know Him and honor Him as God. The Apostle Paul describes how God’s general revelation reveals the splendor of God, For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and… Continue Reading →
I love the early morning. I find that a good start to the morning sets the trajectory for my day. This seems to be the practice of David of Israel as he recorded these words, O God, You are my… Continue Reading →
Do you sense that God has a great task for you to accomplish? I find that many people have a desire to make a God given difference in this world. If we have a desire to make a difference, then… Continue Reading →
What do you believe is Jesus’ plan for your life? This is an important question that unfortunately may be ignored because of the urgent demands of everyday life. The Apostle Paul provides a succinct answer in his letter to… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word brokenness? We often view brokenness as a pejorative term. The reality is brokenness is our true condition before a holy God. If there is any doubt to our brokenness, as… Continue Reading →
Have people ever wanted you to be someone else? Perhaps you’ve wanted to be like someone else. David in the Old Testament faced this dilemma. David wanted to battle the Philistine giant Goliath and King Saul offered David… Continue Reading →
Throughout the ages people have sought ways to be righteous before God. During Jesus’ day the Pharisees were regarded as the spiritually elite. They had developed an elaborate system of 613 laws – 365 negative commands and 248 positive… Continue Reading →
When’s the last time you’ve been out in the country? My son and I recently took some time to visit one of our favorite backpacking places in the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in Pisgah National Forest. It was a great… Continue Reading →
What is your response when you feel overwhelmed? As you go through life there will be times when you feel despair. How can you go on when all seems lost? The Apostle Paul gives us sage advice, Now may the… Continue Reading →
Have you ever had an encounter with fire ants? I was mowing the yard in my first summer in Columbia, S.C. when suddenly I felt a burning sensation in my leg. I looked down and my sneaker and sock were… Continue Reading →
