I have had limited success in growing plants. I can keep our lawn green as long as the automatic sprinklers come on, but after that, it gets sketchy. For things to grow, you need fertile soil, good water, and sun. The same goes for Christians. We need to have fertile soil in our hearts, the…
Read MoreThe job of the prophet in the Old Testament was a thankless job. Most of the people in Israel dreaded or downright feared every time one of them spoke. The people knew God spoke through them, and most of the messages were ones of warning or judgment. The people who struggled the most with the…
Read MoreDid you know that your mind can handle someone talking four times faster than they usually do? We can listen and comprehend what they are saying. The reason we don’t hear what someone is saying to us is that we have allowed our minds to wander onto something else. You can train your brain to…
Read MoreNothing worth having in life comes easy. This is something we tell our children all the time. You practice your piano because you can then use that talent to lead others in worship. You study to get good grades so that God can use that knowledge to spread His Gospel. If we settle for good…
Read MoreNothing is more stressful than to have a stack of bills and not enough money to pay them. The collection agencies start to call, and pretty soon, our credit is affected for future purchases. It is normal to lay awake at night wondering where the money is going to come from to pay everything off….
Read MoreI am a person who waits until the last moment to fill my gas tank. The warning light goes on, and I know I can get another 40 miles out of my tank. I have never run out of gas, but I’ve sure pushed the limits. Sadly, many Christians spiritual tanks are always empty too….
Read MoreIt is natural to get sad when you think of the events surrounding the cross. Jesus was betrayed by Judas, falsely convicted by the Sanhedrin, used as a bargaining chip by Pilate, and scourged by the Roman army. All of it was unjust and unfair but necessary to accomplish God’s purposes. The whole process was…
Read MoreEvery once in a while we go to a restaurant that knocks our socks off. The food and the service are so amazing that we can’t stop talking about it. It leaves such an impression that we tell everyone we know how good our time was. Did you know that as you follow Christ He…
Read MoreDid you know that Jesus wants you to thrive in your faith? He isn’t interested in you barely surviving or just getting by. Jesus wants you to experience the fullness of His presence. Left to ourselves, we would settle for the basics, but He has positioned us to thrive in our faith. That happens by…
Read MoreWhen I was a child, I would get snarky with my parents. It usually started because I wanted them to do something for me, and they were taking their time. The longer I had to wait, the more demanding I got. Inevitably, I would reach a point where my Mom would tell me, “Don’t go…
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