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You may have experienced a situation in which you started out well, but then you grew complacent only to discover that you’ve lost focus and have gotten off track. It’s important to have a good start, but it’s more important… Continue Reading →
We say fewer stupid things when we say less! That seems obvious, yet how many of us put it into practice? For some of us, especially extroverts, there’s so much we want and feel we need to say, it’s hard… Continue Reading →
People have a tendency to cling to their concept of God rather than a humble acknowledgment that God is greater than our finite understanding of Him. God is omniscient and He is sovereignly working all things in accordance with His… Continue Reading →
There is currently a great deal of social turmoil in America in response the recent Supreme Court ruling. I do not like to get caught up in the drama of identity politics, but as a Christian, I seek to follow… Continue Reading →
“What are these people’s stories? How did they end up here?”, I wondered, when I first met some of the residents at a homeless shelter a group of us volunteered at for a week. Some of them fit the stereotype—“grungy”,… Continue Reading →
What are the characteristics of an effective spiritual leader? As the Apostle Paul concluded his letter to the Corinthians, he painted a cogent and concise portrait of the type of person God uses to lead His people: Be… Continue Reading →
“There is a way that seems right to a [person] but its end is the way to death.” Prov.14:12 Last week our family visited a sea turtle conservation center, where they bring rescued sea turtles for rehabilitation and treatment to… Continue Reading →
What is your response when the outcome to your prayers isn’t what you expected? God answers our prayers, but it may not be the answer that we desire. The Apostle Paul faced this situation as he prayed that God would… Continue Reading →
Have you ever met someone that “comes on too strong”? We can interpret “strong” in many ways—aggressive, opinionated, overbearing, talkative, friendly, enthusiastic, etc. While some of these are obviously negative, some traits can be positive, such as friendly and engaging…. Continue Reading →
There are a number of reasons that cause people to lose their way spiritually. The book of Jude identifies some of the challenges the early church faced. Jude had originally planned to write to the church about their common salvation;… Continue Reading →
As those of us in the U.S. observe Memorial Day, there’s also celebration—cookouts, time with family and friends, enjoying the day off, etc. Some may ask “Why? Isn’t this a time to remember and mourn the loss of those who… Continue Reading →
When we encounter difficult situations our typical response may be to try harder and power through the situation. That may work in the earthly realm, but the spiritual realm is different. God revealed this truth to the prophet Zechariah. Zechariah… Continue Reading →
People are often surprised by encouragement. Why? 1) Low self-esteem—they don’t believe they deserve encouragement. In their minds/hearts, they’re not good enough. Or what they did wasn’t good enough. Or what they plan on trying to do won’t be good… Continue Reading →
Many of us have witnessed people who have a supernatural quality about them. That was how many people viewed Jesus. They were amazed by his teaching: The Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never… Continue Reading →
“Come apart” here doesn’t mean “coming apart at the seams”. It means intentionally getting away, by ourselves, to relax, reflect, retool, refuel, rejuvenate, and re-energize. If horses and machines are allowed time out and shutdowns for maintenance and maximum performance,… Continue Reading →
