Serving and giving are two verbs that describe the essence of the Christian life. I wish this weren't true because I have trouble with both of these. Serving is something I have expected others to do for me, and giving is something I often put off until I have more.
Read more..The likes of Noah, Abraham and Paul, himself, are counting on you. You've got the baton now, and they can't receive the prize they fought so hard for until you finish.
Read more..Are you aware of having certain patterns in your life that you are unable - even unwilling to change? They seem so entrenched, so beyond your ability to do anything about.
Read more..There is relatively little difference between the most ungrateful, wicked people I can think of and me, and I had better be deeply grateful that God is, in fact, "unfair" in this way,
Read more..God has us on parade. Part of our mission is consciously telling people about Christ. Another part of it is unconsciously telling people about Christ.
Read more..The opposite of mercy is judgment. Mercy is not easy for me. My whole character leans toward judgment.
Read more..What's in your hand? What have you been leaning on all these years? Is it a natural ability? Is it a drug? Is it something you're good at? Is it your reputation (or lack of one)?
Read more..When we all do our part in the body of Christ, everyone gets a job, everyone gets honored and everyone's important.
Read more..Does God only love Christians? Does this question even need to be asked? Unfortunately, yes, because there is an impression out there that that He does. I encounter it in innuendo and assumption.
Read more..We have an adopted son and the pleasure he has brought us has been unequaled. And I thought I was doing him a favor.
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