When Trust Is Broken
You will let others down. Others will disappoint you too. Though it happens in varying degrees, broken trust is inevitable because we are human. When it happens, three actions on your part – regardless...
View ArticleMighty Waves
The Bible often uses nature to illustrate God’s power and glory. By no means do we fully grasp the extent of that power, but certain verses do help us have some sense of the vastness and strength of...
View ArticleRefocus
Disconnected? Ever long to connect with God through his word but feel disconnected when you read the words on the page? I do. Even after years of teaching Bible studies and doing daily devotions, I...
View ArticleOvercoming Discouragement
Discouragement happens for a variety of reasons. Maybe that’s why it’s addressed so frequently in the Bible. Job was discouraged because of his family and friends. (Book of Job) Elijah became...
View ArticleSteal, Kill & Destroy
“The thief comes to steal, kill & destroy.” (John 10:10) The word “steal” used in John 10:10 is not just a taking of something. It involves deception and misleading too. This verse is basically...
View ArticleA Passion for Seeking Wisdom
As Christians, we believe the Bible gives us all we need for right living. As God’s inspired word, it tells us all we need to know to love God and love others (Mark 12:30-31). The Holy Spirit is our...
View ArticleLearning to Be Wise
Drawn to Wisdom Some people seem naturally wise to me. Since they seem to always know how to act and what to say and do in every situation, I’m drawn to these people. I want to be like them. A friend...
View ArticleAlways Be Ready
The Questions Will Come “Honor Christ, and let him be Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.” (1 Peter 3:15) When you live your life for Christ,...
View ArticleProgress Over Perfection
Partly because I’m a perfectionist and partly because I get easily frustrated over my apparent lack (or absence) of progress as well as the lack (or absence) of progress I see in others, I need...
View ArticleBookends of Readiness
Bookends keep books upright. They help keep them organized and in good condition too. Bookends of readiness for sharing the Gospel function much in the same way. “But sanctify the Lord God in your...
View ArticleWhen Trust Is Broken
You will let others down. Others will disappoint you too. Though it happens in varying degrees, broken trust is inevitable because we are human. When it happens, three actions on your part – regardless...
View ArticleMighty Waves
The Bible often uses nature to illustrate God’s power and glory. By no means do we fully grasp the extent of that power, but certain verses do help us have some sense of the vastness and strength of...
View ArticleRefocus
Disconnected? Ever long to connect with God through his word but feel disconnected when you read the words on the page? I do. Even after years of teaching Bible studies and doing daily devotions, I...
View ArticleOvercoming Discouragement
Discouragement happens for a variety of reasons. Maybe that’s why it’s addressed so frequently in the Bible. Job was discouraged because of his family and friends. (Book of Job) Elijah became...
View ArticleSteal, Kill & Destroy
“The thief comes to steal, kill & destroy.” (John 10:10) The word “steal” used in John 10:10 is not just a taking of something. It involves deception and misleading too. This verse is basically...
View ArticleThe Reality of Your Focus
Notice the Theme In Star Wars I: Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn directs young Anakin toward a way of thinking that really drives the entire movie series: “Always remember, your focus determines your...
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