Live with Purpose
Everyone wants their life to mean something. What that means is something different to everyone. Some want fame or fortune while others want to be surrounded by family. What is your motivation? As a Christian, you are called to live with purpose, but that purpose isn’t your own. It comes from the Lord. Romans 14:7-8 […]
Don’t Wrong Your Neighbor
We once had a neighbor who wouldn’t return our kid’s balls that went over their fence. They would pop them and even yell at our kids if they went and asked for them. They were difficult people to live next to and even more so love. I wish I could tell you that it all […]
Clay in a Potter’s Hand
Automation has its benefits, but it is also endangering us from losing some of the precious crafts from artisans that have been around for thousands of years. One of those trades is pottery. There is something magical about watching clay in the potter’s hand. With pure grace, he can shape wet mud into a work […]
Your Actions Speak Louder than Your Words
How do you know someone is authentic? What makes you sure you can trust what they say? One tried and true method is to watch the person live their lives over time. It will tell you if they keep their word or are all talk. As Christians, we show the world we are followers of […]
Transform Your Mind
Most of the human mind goes untapped in its capabilities. Even those considered geniuses only use a small fraction of what it is capable of. Yet Jesus tells us that the brain is fertile ground that can be used for good or evil. What are you allowing into your mind? Is it a steady diet […]
Heal Me of My Doubt
Do you suffer from worry and doubt? Does fear grip you? Would you like to be set free from those crippling feelings? Jeremiah shows us how to ask God to “Heal me of my doubt.” You can get rid of those burdens and walk in the freedom of the Holy Spirit by asking the Lord […]
Examine Your Mind
Have you ever gone for a check-up with your doctor? They run all kinds of tests and ask tons of questions. One thing they don’t do is examine your mind. Sure they could hook you up to an EEG machine, but that would only tell them how active your brainwaves are. Only one person can […]
The Blessed Life
During the rainy season, everything turns green. The rivers swell with water, and life seems to explode all around. Once the rains stop, everything starts to turn brown and dry up. What doesn’t change whether rain or drought are the trees near the rivers. They remain the same, even if there is no water. That […]
A Clean Slate
My garage is a disaster this time of year. I have just put the Christmas decorations away, and everything seems to be in disarray on my tool bench on and on the shelves. It will remain that way until the kids go back to school, and I have a day off. Then I will spend […]
Who Can You Trust?
One of the most difficult situations to handle is when you are disappointed by someone close to you. You put your trust in them, and they let you down. It starts to make you ask yourself: “Who can you trust?” Jeremiah tells us that when we put our trust in other people, we will be […]