Trouble, trouble, trouble, trouble—and God’s remedy for a solution
We have all kinds of trouble, just like King David. But he wrote about God’s solution that will still work for us today.
Living with the mind of Christ, demonstrating the reality of our faith
How much different from the world’s values, the culture’s mindset, is our everyday talk and lifestyle? The apostle Paul gives us a joy-filled alternative.
The only strategy and source to discover something truly new
We see many possibilities for making our best life. God’s offer is deceptively simple to choose.
Why trade freedom and joy for a life burdened by rule-keeping?
The principle behind Paul’s teaching to the Galatians applies to our attitude toward our faith today. It’s all about freedom and joy.
Why are so many so close, but so far, from knowing about Jesus?
God’s remarkable, unmatched offer is available to everyone. But not everyone knows it exists. Why is that?
Here’s what’s good about the most important confessions you can make
Confession is admitting the truth . . . about ourselves, about God, and about God’s never-ending goodness.
Here’s what creating a daily rhythm of gratitude can do for you
What would happen if for just a day or two we took our minds off politics and Covid-19? What would happen if we learned to say thanks?
The perfect partner when you’re about to be thrown out of the ring
I’m thinking about seventies-era tag team wrestling as i read about the Helper God has promised us.
Let’s quit talking about what we should have put in the past
How to overcome our tendency to keep returning to old ways, practices, and ideas that Christ has taken care of once and for all.
“The eyes of the Lord roam to and fro,” a truth even for today
He wants to catch us trusting him—above everyone and any other power possible.
Still seeking peace with God? Consider reviewing the basics
I admit I’ve tried to create peace by trying to manipulate other people or control external factors. Lately I’m learning this never, never works.
Still searching for contentment? It’s possible for everyone now!
Each of us may have a different definition of contentment. And most of them involve an inadequate definition of success.
How to invest $$ with the greatest promise of the best return
Investors place money with nonprofits for a variety of reasons, but there’s one sure way to guarantee good results.
This one Psalm shows every reader how potent brevity can be
Just twenty-eight words in two verses can give us the very best direction for our lives today and tomorrow.
Power plays work only in some places and only for a short time
Power plays are OK if you’re the team running them. But people eventually get tired of them when they see them in government or the workplace.
“From now on” is a challenge for every Christian in November, 2020
Even though a couple of millennia separate us from Paul, he has a remarkable and timely approach for how to deal with our current situation.
The life of an ambassador is the picture for Christians to imitate
If we take seriously Paul’s call to fairly represent the love of Christ in all our dealings, we will rethink many of our relationships and attitudes.
How “forever” is a long-range plan you can make with confidence
How long is the longest long-range plan you’ve ever made? Here’s a way to label the right plan “forever.”
The most important heart condition Dr. Fauci hasn’t mentioned
The ancient prophet spoke of diseased hearts many centuries before our current pandemic crisis.
Blue face, red face—why we won’t find our satisfaction in either
While the nation remains deeply divided over blue or red, God promises us one face will always satisfy.