Our behavior reflects our mindset. Our mindset reflects our heart. Our heart reflects our spirit. Our spirit reflects our relationship with God. How’s it going? ♦ A couple lashes out at each other in anger, spewing harsh words of criticism and rebuke…. Read More ›
If God is so good, then why do we still feel so bad, even sad? What’s really keeping a person from a life of real joy and happiness? ♦ Ok. So if one is loved by God and God is good,… Read More ›
The Biblical letter to the Romans, written by the Apostle Paul, makes a powerful presentation of the Christian Gospel and a case for the world’s need for God. And it merely takes faith, like that of a child. ♦ The Apostle… Read More ›
You never know the impact your prayers and friendship can have over the course of a lifetime, sometimes well beyond what you can see or even imagine. Truth has a way of catching up with all of us. ♦ The small… Read More ›
We’re all prodigals at some level – reckless, selfish and rebellious. There’s a good news gospel thread in the popular Bible story of a wayward child that gives hope and assurance to all of us whether a son, a daughter,… Read More ›
Numbers have symbolic meaning in the Bible. The number “40” is pervasive and connected to the fulfillment of God’s promises, not all of them positive. ♦ I have my High School 40th Reunion coming up this month. Seems like a lifetime… Read More ›
Biblical precepts and principles are never lost, they are only covered and distorted over human history. When rediscovered, the impact is profound. ♦ Imagine if you saw a church leader selling tokens each week to his congregation with a promise that… Read More ›
With 4 intriguing lessons, the Book of Ruth is a deeply touching story in its movement from sadness and tragedy to heart-warming kindness, love, redemption and personal restoration. ♦ This story reads well with a hot cup of coffee on a rainy day…. Read More ›
A recent marriage conference wakes up a powerful notion: that we are fools for do’s and don’ts and creative ideas that obscure the source and power of true and unfathomable love. ♦ Most of us men really don’t like it when our wives… Read More ›
Sometimes significant past damage has been done to otherwise full functioning individuals who cannot even themselves recognize the depth and impact of their wounded heart. ♦ If there is a recurring theme in Christianity it’s that “we are all sinners.” Yes,… Read More ›
The birth of Jesus was fraught with uncertainty, danger, fear and hardship. It worked out well in the end. What about our own lives? ♦ When you think about it, most people associated with the very first Christmas had very… Read More ›
While the Book of Nehemiah is a historic display of leadership and God’s love, blessing and protection of His people, it is also a symbolic representation of how the Holy Spirit works to rebuild and restore the brokenness of the… Read More ›
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