God Gets into Our Lives
What the hand is to the glove, the Holy Spirit is to the Christian . . . God gets into us. At times, imperceptibly. Other times, disruptively.
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Our Steady Anchor
If we try to hold tightly to any earthly things during our hardships, we will be tossed about in various directions since we’ve affixed ourselves to an unstable foundation that’s continually shifting.
Encourage One Another
We live in an age where we are constantly pressured to emphasize the novel, new, or improved versions of things.
The Power of the Book
His story had my close attention, as well as all the others circled around him in a small group. Every eye was fixed on him.
Our Good and Righteous Father
Not all bad things that happen to you are really bad in the long run (this doesn’t mean it won’t hurt). God allows bad things to happen as a part of pruning you.
In Awe and Wonder
In a world of startling beauty and a universe of dazzling diversity, our hearts are to be drawn back to the One who made it and now sustains it.
An Image of Truth
We as humans try so hard to fit in, be accepted, and look like we have it all together. Half my life was spent as a people pleaser.
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins
One thing is sure. They love you! No makeup. No power tie. No status jewelry. No layers of images. Just unkempt honesty.
Impossible Love Made Possible
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23
What Should We Boast About?
Let those who boast boast in the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 10:17, (TNIV) Question: Are there situations where we feel superior to others? How can we guard against those kinds of feelings?
Not Against Flesh and Blood
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”…
Worry is Optional
Some of us have postgraduate degrees from the University of Anxiety. We go to sleep worried that we won’t wake up.
Finding the Good in Conflict
Conflict may be difficult, but good can come of it. Conflict is a part of life, and good-meaning people rub each other the wrong way routinely. The question is how we will deal with…
What Makes Heaven Heavenly
Heaven is a perfect place of perfected people with our perfect Lord. You’ll love it! Never weary, selfish, or defeated.
Follow Your Hunger
My friend, God is looking for hungry people. Blessed are those who hunger. He is seeking people who are truly seeking Him.
The Tongue
Words are powerful. Communicators know this. Negotiators know this. Deep down, you know this.
His Authority
Jesus in Chapter 7 of Matthew is clearly calling us to do more than just acknowledge His Words; He is calling us to follow Him.
The Path of Life
Life is like a trail with complex twists and turns. Appealing activities can be detours that lead to the quicksand of sin. No one can go wrong by keeping to the pathways God selects.
It Is Never Too Late
Some people say they have sinned too long and too bad to ever be accepted by Christ. Don’t you believe it.
We are More than Conquerors
More than conquerors! What a great phrase. In Christ, this is who we are: more than conquerors. No hardship, enemy, physical disaster, not even death, can separate us from Jesus. Once our lives are…
How Do We Pay Attention to God
Recently I chatted with experts in listening attentively and empathetically to callers who suffer from depression, loneliness, or various life hang-ups. I asked, “What does it mean to listen to God? More than that,…
How God Views the Self-Directed Man
Worldly wisdom amounts to nothing in the eyes of our omniscient, all-wise Father (1 Corinthians 1:20), and He expects His children to request and follow His guidance.
Receiving the Baton
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.