Why waiting is so hard—and so necessary—even though we hate it
This year we’ve seen waiting like we’ve never witnessed before. Maybe our pandemic-forced waiting can encourage us to embrace the Biblical picture of “wait.”
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?
Sunday review, November 23-28
Which of the posts this week have meant the most to you? These quotes will help you remember.
My question while we wait, “What about me and God after the pandemic?”
I have my list of what I’ll enjoy after Covid-19 is behind us. But I’m thinking today about what will never be the same. Maybe my relationship with God can be stronger than ever.
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.
Sunday review, November 16-21
Peace, contentment, politics, and prayer. Remember our posts about all of them and more with these snippets from those posts.
How to embrace Thanksgiving, even in the middle of a pandemic
Taking time actually to give thanks may be one of our best strategies for coping with this pandemic. A favorite prayer formula can help us.
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.