John MacArthur has said, “You are the only Bible some unbelievers will ever read.” May we all remember this throughout the day as we encounter people at work, school and in the marketplace. Walk in the knowledge of the Truth. Don’t look past people, instead show compassion and interest. None of us are perfect and …
When a person inflicts emotional pain upon us it’s only natural to feel that wound for days, even weeks. But we must be careful. Pain can grow into bitterness quickly. Bitterness then proceeds to rob us of joy and peace. The bitterness, and the person who caused it, begins to consume us. Identify, as quickly …
We have access to wisdom, discernment, strength and peace…and much more. When we trust in Christ and follow Him, we can ask and He will give. Is your day getting off to a less than stellar start? Ask for help! Receive what God has for you through the Spirit who lives within you. “…the One …
The word “edification” isn’t used very often in conversation. As you probably know, the word means to “build up” or “enlighten.” Who can we build up and enlighten today in our interactions with others? “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.”(Romans 14:19) “We become strong when …
This is not a discipline that I have perfected but I have, for the most part, learned that trusting God one day at a time and surrendering my will to His will each day is a very good way to live my life. He is faithful. “God won’t light your second step until you have …
Our stories are still being written. We may have our own personal plans, but God has a better one. He uses our losses and wins, our disappointments and achievements, our struggles and small victories and the pain and healing to write our story. When we go against the grain our lives are filled with roughness …
Give a smile, give a word of encouragement, give your employer a great effort, give your family time/love today. There are so many ways to give…be creative. You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.(Unknown) Jesus said this: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken …
There’s a lot of anger and rage in the world today. I’m sure that it’s been a part of mankind from the beginning. It’s hard to believe an argument can be won through screams, profanity and name calling. “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body …
Elisabeth Elliott is one of the bravest missionaries in modern times. She lived among the same hostile tribe in Ecuador that had previously murdered her husband. It’s interesting to me that she said this about faith…“Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them.” We all have doubts, fears and questions. I …
Vince Lombardi was an incredibly successful NFL football coach. He was a tough, “old school” coach. One of his most famous quotes was “faith, family and football.” It’s interesting that I don’t think about Coach Lombardi’s accomplishments when I think of him. I think about “faith, family and football.” What are your priorities? If you …