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Have you ever felt like your trust in the Lord is growing old, like bread left out on the counter for a few days? Getting hard, stale, and a bit crusty, with only fond memories of when it was fresh?… Continue Reading →
People have a tendency to confuse the sacred and the secular. We have a tendency to worship our work, work at our play, and play at our worship. Christians are called to be in the world, but we not to… Continue Reading →
Originally “leaving someone to their own devices” metaphorically meant letting them decide for themselves what to do. Now, we can take that literally—as in, these days, people have many (electronic) devices—smart phones, laptops, iPads, e-Readers, etc. Because of this, many… Continue Reading →
What is your response when discouragement seems overwhelming? The more we think about the situation the greater our frustration grows until we may even despair of life. The great British preacher, Charles Spurgeon, declared, “There are dungeons beneath the castles… Continue Reading →
Pick them up! Sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes we make them go wrong by “blowing it”—either through neglect, making a mistake, or through lack of good character (aka sin). What do we do when that happens? Some natural responses include:… Continue Reading →
What happens when people do not hear a word from God? When people stop listening to God, they drift into the baser levels of their nature and decide to do what is right in their own eyes. This was the… Continue Reading →
When we go through difficult times we can become discouraged if we believe that this life is all there is. We may question, “What is the purpose of life?” When we have an eternal perspective however, it enables us to… Continue Reading →
With openness. We see this principle everywhere. For example, you can’t fix a car with the hood closed. We also need to open the hood to apply jumper cables, add oil, clean the parts, and do maintenance. We can’t do… Continue Reading →
We face a myriad of challenges in this world. We can face these situations with confidence, knowing that God enables us to walk in victory. When you are seeking to follow God, you may feel like a salmon swimming upstream…. Continue Reading →
A few months ago, while walking our dog, my husband and I noticed a tree branch hanging on to a telephone wire about twenty feet in the air. The branch, though small, had managed to straddle its two spindly legs… Continue Reading →
How do we know what’s in an individual’s heart? As Jesus was ascending in popularity, there was also increasing opposition toward Him from the religious leaders. Jesus presented an axiomatic truth to the Pharisees: Either assume the tree to be… Continue Reading →
We don’t (or shouldn’t) stop learning when we get old, we get “old” when we stop learning. That’s why wise people keep learning: “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.” Prov. 1:5… Continue Reading →
Comfort zones are aptly named because they create a psychological state that provides freedom from stress and anxiety. If we are to experience significant growth however, then we must step outside of our comfort zone. The Apostle Peter experienced both… Continue Reading →
Some people are natural hand-raisers. When they raise their hands to volunteer to help, everyone loves that. But the enthusiasm that drives their volunteering also drives their interest in sharing their opinions, suggestions, and innovative ideas. They want to contribute…. Continue Reading →
We may find it difficult to accept ourselves because we are keenly aware of our inner fears, failures, and frustrations. We may think that if people knew the real me then they would not accept me. This can lead to… Continue Reading →
