So what is the profile of a good woman? The Bible makes some very clear comments about the feminine ideal in the context of a family and a community. ♦ I do know a Proverbs 31 Woman. Do you? She’s a special… Read More ›
Calling
Feeling Distant From God?
Does God feel far away? Do you think He’s just not concerned about your life and situation? Maybe it’s punishment for your behavior? You’re trying but it just isn’t giving you any peace. ♦ The business owner was struggling with employee… Read More ›
The Christian New Year’s Resolution Challenge
New Year’s Resolutions are fun and silly. Some are certainly serious and well intended. Here’s one that will change your life. ♦ Of course we’ve all done it. The proverbial New Year’s Resolution where we promise this or that or whatever… Read More ›
What’s Your Testimonial Story?
Who you are and what you believe is actually reflected in your own Testimonial Story. What does your Story say about you and your faith? ♦ I recently had a friend share a short story with me that he’d written. It… Read More ›
Are You Who You Dreamed You Would Be?
Are you who you thought you’d grow up to be? Are you doing what you wanted? Are you in a vocation of your strength? ♦ When the young high school student was asked that common question young people get about what… Read More ›
God and Career Decisions
Does God care about our jobs, promotions, career choices and business development strategies? Perhaps not in the way you may think. ♦ Susan was thriving in her work but the workload and long commute were putting pressure on her marriage and… Read More ›
Are You Driven by Competency or Desperation?
The Christian community is made up of many resource rich, capable and competent people. Unfortunately God wants people who are simply desperate for Him. ♦ There is a popular trend in the Christian church to “get involved” and “serve in the… Read More ›
A Mother’s Prayer for Her Children
We all often acknowledge a belief in the power of prayer. Are we applying this power to the ones we hold dearest? Have you ever tried praying specific words of Scripture over your children? This one mother does. ♦ A couple… Read More ›
“Legendary” Prayer
We’re told to pray, in fact, to pray continually. God is in the details. Sometimes we don’t believe it. Never underestimate the power of what can happen to a city, region, or nation when people pray. ♦ There’s a group of… Read More ›
Boys to Men – a Growth Model
All men progress, or should progress, through 5 growth stages: Boyhood, Apprentice, Journeyman, Master and Sage. What does the Bible say about this? ♦ It is quite the privilege to watch a boy come of age. Think of a young son… Read More ›
What’s So Great About the Great Commission?
“The Great Commission” is the directive Jesus gave to His disciples – and by extension, us – to go throughout the world a make Christian disciples. This has caused a lot of activity, anxiety, and guilt ever since. ♦ About 15… Read More ›
Time for Your Ship to Come in?
Do you ever get the thought that you’ve been good, steady and paid your dues and now God owes you some reward or at least some favor in return? Be careful. ♦ One day several years ago a friend of mine,… Read More ›