"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9
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Remember reading a book and thinking, "I've never thought of it like that. Amazing!" Prepare for that kind of ride with John Eldredge's "Beautiful Outlaw." The gospel is "good news," providing a solution to our problem of sin. The Son of God; come to this earth to live as one of us, without sin, and … Continue reading Book Review: “Beautiful Outlaw,” by John Eldredge
Labels can be limiting, close-minded, and ultimately de-humanizing. I challenge you to rise above them. Ask yourself: Do you see your friends as being a part of a certain group or a set of beliefs? When you hear a name, do you think of the shared memories with your friend? Or do you, instead, think … Continue reading Rising Above
Book Review The End of Me: Where Real Life in the Upside-Down Ways of Jesus Begins by Kyle Idleman Perhaps the most "famous" sermon of all time, there is certainly no shortage of material covering Christ's Sermon on the Mount. The early statements of that sermon, known as the beatitudes, are simple, timeless lessons for … Continue reading “The End of Me” by Kyle Idleman
Certainly you’ve had multiple conversations this week with friends, family, and co-workers. Some feel elated, and others feel devastated. Each of us needs walked back in from the ledge sometimes. Indeed, there are other times when we all need to be brought back down from the clouds. There’s no shortage of extreme emotions. Right, wrong, … Continue reading Come in from the ledge.
"Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? Having eyes do you not see?" ~Jesus questioning his disciples (Mark 8:17-18) Why are things so often hiding in plain sight? Looking for those car keys? or your wallet? I bet they're right under your nose...sitting right there on the table by … Continue reading Seeing the Invisible Qualities of God
"Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength." ~ Francis de Sales. "Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near." ~ Philippians 4:5 (NASB).
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are … Continue reading “Overcome evil with good”: Romans 12
Need an outlet for confusion? Frustration? Anger? Smile. Even if you're the first one. Hand out some compliments. Even if you aren't receiving them. Give a pat on the back. Even if your own remains untouched. Be a light. A bright, shining, glorious light! I read recently that, "Struggling souls catch light from other souls … Continue reading Bright, Shining, Glorious Lights
"Through the ages, Christianity has been a hijacked religion." (pp. 625) Using extensively-quoted primary sources, Keith Sisman traces the existence of the Kingdom of our Lord -- his Church -- through the Dark Ages in England. I highly recommend this work, available on-line at Traces-of-the-Kingdom.org. Christians are seen through the lens of the persecution of … Continue reading Review of “Traces of the Kingdom”
America is a nation with a strong Christian heritage. Do you agree? Many don't. Refutes include: "God isn't even in the founding documents." "There must be separation of Church and State." "The founders never specified that we should claim 'In God We Trust.'" "We cannot have both individual liberty and Christianity." "The word Bible doesn't … Continue reading America’s Christian Heritage
Be Strong & Courageous! 