These five elements will enrich your weekend worship services
A list of ideas for demonstrating God’s surprising diversity in the worship we offer back to him.
What to do when “in due time” doesn’t seem like the right time
Waiting is frustrating. Waiting on God sometimes seems unfair or unending. But here’s a story where God answered the petition of the one who had been waiting for years.
Still trying to figure out what God wants from you? It’s simple!
It’s not what you have, what you give, or what you do. But what God wants most may be most difficult for us to give him.
Hunger and harvest, shortage and abundance—God is in them all
Since the beginning of time we’ve seen famine. And throughout the ages God has used his people to provide in times of need.
A pattern repeating through centuries, a cycle God will help us break
It's a pattern we see in the Old Testament: blessing, pride, repentance, and then blessing again. So is sad to watch, but so easy to replicate.
How would things have turned out if Joshua had a YouTube channel?
When storytelling faltered, faith failed. What stories are we telling the generation behind us?
Sunday review: April 26—May 1
How are you coping with the changes in your life? Several of this week’s posts can help you move forward. Read some of them again. You may even decide to share one with a friend!
After 71 years of living, three decisions I’ve made about life
My experience is that some lessons are learned only through experience! So here are three conclusions my experience prompts me to share.
A family with a shameful past, brothers setting a hopeful example
They were descended from a disobedient family slain by God in his displeasure. But they rendered service still blessing us today.
God’s work is sometimes surprising, and it always brings change
We see big changes as we read the earliest church history in these chapters from Acts. They may give us a pattern for change in our world today.
Two men, two requirements, and one challenge for every believer
Ultimately each of these two men had the same decision before them. And it’s a decision for every believer today as well.
What could happen if we become more like the first Christians
The first chapters of Acts are inspiring, that’s for sure. But they also give us a picture of what being “new Testament Christians” may look like for some today.
Sunday review: April 19-24, 2021
Withstanding evil, demonstrating love, depending on Jesus, remembering Satan’s mission. This week’s posts can help us with each of these. Which one means the most to you?
Cicadas, Satan, and the believer’s need for everyday protection
I can’t relate to the “flaming darts” Scripture tells me to avoid. But cicadas I know. (Or at least I will very soon.)
Why the ever-advancing gospel will forever and always be unstoppable
Governments and governors have tried to stop it. Strategists in every corner have tried to improve on it. But the power of the gospel will never be quenched.
God helped Joshua fight his battles, and he’ll help us fight ours, too
Joshua experienced victory from God again and again. And God will help us fight our battles, too.
You can trust what he says, because his words are in your language
I was bewildered and lost until the man spoke to me in my language. I’m guessing that’s similar to what many felt when Peter preached his sermon.
How to be certain we actually do believe the promises of God
The evidence for our faith may be simpler—and more challenging—than we realize.
The only way we can hope to cope when the task seems overwhelming
Sooner or later you realize that the responsibility you have been given is, in fact, bigger than you can accomplish. In cases like that, remember Joshua.
Sunday review: April 12-17
This week’s posts encourage us to take the truth to a world not so sure about it. Which of these would you like to share with someone you know?