If we take seriously the fact that this world opposes God, should we separate ourselves as much as possible from the world...
When I was in college, our student fellowship had a daily prayer meeting. One day a student, I’ll call her Amy, asked us to pray with her about some guidance she was seeking...
The second of three articles on the importance of management. Don't miss part one, Embrace the Boring Stepchild of Leadership!Remember the song...
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For the past three months, we have been walking slowing through the Old Testament book of Ezekiel. If you've joined me for this journey, you know that this collection of prophecies abounds with bad...
Help us to remember the value and purpose of those tasks when their initial joy fades away.
Chance favors only the prepared mind. Louis Pasteur ...
Oh, no! She sits alone, the city that was once full of people. Once great among nations, she has become like a widow. Once a queen over provinces, she has become a slave...
Leadership is a hot topic. A recent study reported that two-thirds of Americans believe we're experiencing a leadership crisis. According to David Gergen, three-quarters worry about what will become of our nation if...
In the classic stereotype of conservative Christianity, Christians are people who "Don't drink. Don't chew. Or go with girls who do." You might add to this list of don'ts: "Don't swear. Don't...
I’m thinking about going for a walk. I need one. I spent almost two weeks of this month in a sedentary state...
Your whole life is in God’s trustworthy hand.
As we traveled across the city to a home for disabled children, I tried to prepare my kids for what we were...
Have you ever said to others or yourself, "Quit Pouting," "Don't feel that way," or "Get Over it?' By saying this, you...
In yesterday's reflection on Ephesians 4:32, we saw that we are to forgive others, not only in obedience to Scripture, but also...
Edgar Guest wrote a poem entitled "It Couldn't Be Done." Let me read you the first stanza:Somebody said that it couldn't be done,But he with a chuckle repliedThat "maybe it couldn't," but he...
The blog network is quickly approaching 200 members. (We're doing our very best to welcome everyone, and visit your blogs.) L.L. Barkat...
According to most English translations of Ephesians 4:13, we are to "become mature." That's what the NIV says. The NRSV says we're...
Can you remember the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed your pants? ...
A central theme of Paul’s writings can be summed up in two words: “new creation.” In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul writes, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new...
