Six basics that can clear up division about spiritual gifts
The Corinthian Christians were immature in many ways, but nowhere was this more serious than in what they misunderstood about spiritual gifts.
Someone wants to take you down, but God is waiting to help you
No matter the adversary, God will help you prevail. But to get his greatest help we may need to sacrifice our first instinct.
What if you stopped competing? This is Paul’s challenge for us today
Competition is an expected component of our life in this culture. But the apostle calls us to something different, even more challenging, and ultimately the way to peace.
Self-control, the path to athletic success and a believer’s witness
I always root for the old guy, especially one like Phil Mickelson whose self-discipline bought him to success. So . . . why do we exercise spiritual self-discipline? That’s what I’m thinking about today.
How to avoid being filled with hot air but little nutritional value
I loved the first popovers I’ve ever tried. But I don’t think they make a good model for our faith.
Sunday review: May 31—June 5
Living for God is a daily challenge, accompanied by blessings new every morning. How have our posts this week helped you day-by-day? Which of them means most to you as you begin a new week?
Simple standards, a life to celebrate, an example to remember
When we see even the basic attributes of Christianity lived out among us, we always notice. Love. Serve. Remembering a life that showed us how.
We can be grateful for the many who have made our success possible
If I were to acknowledge all who have made my leadership possible, it would be a very long list, indeed!
‘You’re all that’—a prescription for division, a prelude to failure
Paul dealt with the problem centuries ago as he wrote to the ancient church in Corinth. And, sadly, we’re still dealing with it today, even in the church we know.
The big difference between our rest from God and simply taking it easy
Rest was good for King David, and it’s good for us. But then he let his rest settle into self-indulgence, and his problems became worse than ever.
After 400 years of silence, some may still find it hard to repent
400 years of silence preceded John the Baptist’s call to repent. And now, after another 400 years of silence about racial injustice in our great country, we have some repenting to do, too.
He sought God with his whole heart, but that didn’t make him perfect
This is the third day I’ve been thinking about how we can please God even though we’re not perfect. The Bible hero David gives us much to consider on this score.
Sunday review: May 24-29
On a weekend for remembering, here are reminders of our posts this week. Which one will you share with a friend?
Memorial Day memories, and what we remember on the day before
It’s good to remember our national heroes. It’s important to remember that Jesus is so much more than a hero.
Waiting on God and obeying him, while important, are not a checklist
There’s much we can do while waiting to experience the depth of the richness of the wisdom and knowledge of God. But these strategies do not form a checklist that will produce or provide the results you want and on the schedule you have in mind.
God does not use formulas to meet our needs or solve our problems
God is faithful. He’ll always help. But often his answers to our prayers will come in ways we never would have expected.
All hope of being saved was finally abandoned. And then God spoke.
Shipwreck was inevitable. Death seemed certain. Hope was gone. And then God told Paul what would happen next.
How to cope when there’s so much you can’t control or influence
Even before the pandemic, each of us was faced with situations we just couldn’t control. In such moments, especially for the leader, focusing on mission is vital.
What to do in a tight spot or between a rock and a hard place
Everyone gets in a tight spot sooner or later. Two Bible examples give insight into how to cope.
Sunday review: May 17-22
What’s happening in your life because of the way you’ve been responding to God’s Word? Maybe thoughts in this week’s posts can keep you moving forward.