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Mark 1
As you invest time with God, you can stay on the path of life. Life does not always conform to my schedule. Interruptions are a part of life. Do we see interruptions as allowed by God? My time with God… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind when you think of the word repentance? For many people it evokes the need to try harder, do more, and be better. What is involved with repentance? Jesus came preaching a message of repentance: and saying,… Continue Reading →
Conversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius. Edward Gibbon Gibbon recognized our need for discussion, but also our need for solitude. If solitude is the school of genius, then what are the deleterious effects of our… 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 →
God speaks to us in a variety of ways – He speaks to us through His word, other people, the Holy Spirit, and circumstances. The key question is, “Am I listening?” Consider for a moment that there is a sovereign God… Continue Reading →
As you review your calendar, you may have a number of meetings in a day – clients, customers, supervisors, and especially loved ones. We see an example of Jesus’ most important meeting of the day as he interacted with His… 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 does it mean to be sent? It usually connotes the participation in a mission that we’ve been assigned. When you’re on a mission you’re laser focused and you have a single-minded purpose. Jesus prayed that His disciples would continue… Continue Reading →
Susan Cain has written an insightful and practical book highlighting the power of introverts in Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. This is an excellent resource for both introverts and extroverts. If you are… Continue Reading →
When a man does not know what harbor he is heading for then no wind is the right one. ~Seneca At times it can be difficult to know which direction you should proceed. You don’t want to be like… Continue Reading →
At the 3dm Conference this week we discussed how God desires to get our attention in a variety of ways. A Kairos moment is the realization of an opportunity before us. It comes from the Greek word καιρός which may… Continue Reading →
“Don’t ever change!” That seemed to be one of the most popular valedictions people used in signing my high school yearbook. Now I know they meant well but consider the implications – did they really want me acting like an… Continue Reading →
If you are a a parent, a Church leader, or someone in a leadership position then you have a responsibility to encourage and equip others. You may wonder, "How do I go about it?" It can seem so confusing; new… Continue Reading →
I’m sure you’re familiar with the to-do list – I’ve been using one for years. It’s a great way to stay focused and on task and I find a sense of satisfaction as I cross off an item on my… Continue Reading →
