Jesus sent them out two by two. And he’s still sending today. Each of us must decide what’s keeping us from a partnership with the Lord of the harvest.

The Samaritans rejected the disciples of Jesus because the mission of Jesus wasn’t their mission. Is it possible for believers to make the same mistake today?

The vegetables are growing, and the harvest is nearing. What’s true in our landscapes can be true in our spiritual lives as well. Posts here this week can help any of us bear more fruit for God.

When it comes to weeding, I’m afraid my thoughts go faster to the devil than to God. Reflections from a summertime gardener.

Bono gives us one of the most impressive examples of teamwork. The question is why I too often try to go it alone.

For some reason all of the remote work in today’s business environment made me look differently at the letter to the Colossians.

When we choose to accept the definition of greatness that Jesus gave his disciples, then our path of servant leadership will lead to many being astonished at the majesty of God at work around us.

Nighttime can be wonderful, but it can also be a time of great anxiety. God has promised to be with us through the watches of the night. And many who are awake are there for us.

The first truth, the magnitude of God’s invitation and the toil required to extend it, might overwhelm us. But not when we grasp the blessing and the potential of the second truth in this passage.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? Decide on a fresh answer to that question as you read these quotes from this week’s posts—and maybe choose one or two posts to read completely again.

A professional actor reflects on a remarkable theater and the tragic figure who made it famous.

From the time of our childhood, we’ve been hearing admonitions and instructions to save, save, save! That’s what make Jesus’ statement about losing all the more remarkable.

The speaker’s advice, “Sit silently with God,” fits perfectly with the challenge to aright ourselves spiritually: “Decide who Jesus is.”

When we see God act in a situation that has been stressing us, we laugh for joy. But sometimes he moves slowly, and we do well to look for his work day by day.

When you thought you had the answer but find yourself in a tough situation, it is normal to want to verify your answer. Once your answer has been verified, it’s time to embrace it and trust the outcome. But how do we know it is a divine answer and not just something we made up in our heads?

If you have been following Jesus for very long you know how important it is to have people praying for you. We learn from Paul how and why to pray for each other.

Skim through these quotes from this week’s posts, and you may stop at one you don’t remember reading. Or maybe you missed one or two of the encouraging thoughts at this site this week. Choose one day’s entry to read again—or share with a friend!

Golfers aren’t the only ones who make excuses (although they make plenty!). But anyone can break their excuse-making habit.

We may not want to hear anyone say it to us. But what if it were Jesus speaking the words?

Every day there is an increasing cultural demand that we must pick a side in every social and cultural discussion. But regardless of how you respond to that pressure, there is good news. God is on your side.