Sunday review: January 25-30
Pondering the mysteries of God. Choosing your decisions as you live with his grace. This week’s posts point us to him and his will. Follow the links to remember how they’ve helped you this week.
One story to show the surprising way God works to do his will
This year as I’ve read through Genesis I’ve concentrated on the story of Judah. And I’ve been struck anew at the remarkable ways God works in our world.
My five questions to help anyone grow a productive Christian life
The secret is in the soil! And like good farmers, productive Christians give attention to some basic nurturing practices.
An old man trying to do his job and determined to keep his promises
This unnamed servant of Abraham demonstrates a process that can be an example to us when we’re trying to determine and do God’s will.
Why I’ve decided 3G power is all I need for the rest of my life
Everyone’s talking about 4G, even 5G these days, but this story from Mark’s Gospel tells me 3G’s will be plenty for me.
His majestic power is above everything, and yet he chooses us!
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name! And how awed we are that you want to bless US!
Sunday review: January 18-23
At least one of these posts can make a difference to the person with whom you’d share it! Quotes to jog your memory here.
“Why post on Facebook?” The question I’m not sure I’ve answered well
My friend asked the question days ago, and, as someone who has made many Facebook posts, I’m still not sure I like my answer.
This change of loyalty can place us on a different upward path
The apostle Paul’s change of loyalty is as instructive as it was remarkable.
Why names are important, our names for God, and his names for us
Think of all the names for God in Scripture and what each one means. Consider all the names he gives his followers, and how they describe his feelings for us.
An example to consider when you’re in just too much of a hurry
As busy as we are, we may think Jesus seemed busy, too, especially when we read the Gospel of Mark. But then we see what Jesus did regardless of the work ahead of him.
Principles for a God-pleasing reaction when things are in a mess
Not every call is urgent, but when we need God’s help NOW, here are some principles for approaching him.
Other prison letters and the letter writer we’re remembering today
You can learn much from prison. And letters from prison can help us decide how best to lift up the cause of the prison-letter writer we’re remembering today.
Sunday review: January 11-16
Posts to help lift the burden of heaviness you may be feeling these days.
Rethinking “Don’t worry” in our time of unprecedented concerns
Jesus, whose birth was accompanied by a slaughter of innocents, looks at our suffering and says, “Don’t worry.” How can this be?
How to cope when things still look bad, even after a fresh start
If your New Year’s resolve has hit some snags, don’t lose heart! The example of King David can help.
Approaching our work differently—why we should and how to get started
I’ve always worked, and God has always intended us to work. But as his followers we can see our work—even in retirement—as a partnership with him.
When walking, standing, and sitting can get a person into trouble
The devices on our wrist remind us to stay physically active. Psalm 1 challenges us to be spiritually fit.
Why it’s good to choose action and look for understanding to follow
Sometimes we need insight to get us unstuck. But sometimes we just need to change our actions, and then understanding will come later.
Why think twice about your answer to, “What’s your preference?”
It’s natural to have preferences, but sometimes God wants us to move beyond them, especially when we’re thinking about the people with whom we feel uncomfortable.