Page 76 of 110
At times you may encounter situations that seem so overwhelming that you may lose sight of God. That was how Elisha’s servant felt when he and Elisha were surrounded by a hostile army. Now when the attendant of the man… Continue Reading →
The heartfelt cry among many people is “How can I experience a life of fulfillment?” A life of fulfillment is actually a life of grace. Those who know grace will show grace. You can live a fulfilling life by understanding… Continue Reading →
We finished our sermon series on Living a Life of Grace. Here’s the sermon in 10 tweets: 1. Grace does not offer freedom to sin, it offers freedom from sin. 2. Grace is not an excuse to do as we please,… Continue Reading →
The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahanhi Smith examines four key pillars that bring meaning to one’s life. The author clarifies the distinction between a happy life and a meaningful life. She points out those who… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we feel that God can’t possibly use us. We feel that we’ve messed up so badly that God has rejected us. King David in the Old Testament felt the depths of discouragement after… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt inadequate for a task? Moses probably felt that way when God appeared to him in the desert. Moses was presented with a God-sized task. The Lord saw the affliction of His people and Moses was God’s… Continue Reading →
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s day we may have a wide variety on beliefs about the Irish and their influence upon society. How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill reveals how Patrick not only brought Christianity to Ireland but he preserved Western… Continue Reading →
All of us experience seasons in our lives that are difficult. The situation is even more painful when it seems that no cares and it feels like God has abandoned us. That is what the Israelites felt when there arose… Continue Reading →
Leaders Made Here: Building a Leadership Culture by Mark Miller is a fast moving parable about implementing a leadership culture in an organization. The fictional company searches out best practices and summarizes their findings into a blueprint that organizations can use to… Continue Reading →
As you go through life, you will encounter a multitude of situations that may cause you discouragement. A common source of frustration is other people. This can be especially painful when it’s from people who should be close to you,… Continue Reading →
Do you ever feel at times that you don’t measure up? We’ve all experienced that nagging thought that we’re not enough. Nothing to Prove by Jennie Allen is an encouraging book that enables us to rest in His sufficiency rather than trying… Continue Reading →
One of the enemy’s strategies is to make us think that sin is no big deal. You’ve heard the rationale: everybody’s doing it, it won’t harm anyone, no one will find out. The Bible speaks to the situations we face… Continue Reading →
What was a time of uncertainty that you’ve faced in your life? What range of emotions did you experience? Perhaps it was a new school or job. I took my grand girls to a big slide at a water park…. Continue Reading →
Have you ever been anxious over a circumstance that you can’t control that will potentially harm you or your family? If your answer is no, I would like to meet you and also test your blood to make sure you’re… Continue Reading →
The heartfelt cry among many individuals is “How can I be righteous before God?” We are keenly aware of our sin and although we may be presentable on the outside we know the thoughts and intentions of our hearts. We… Continue Reading →
