In last week's reflections, we focused on how we can know God better, taking our lead from Ephesians 1:17. Today, I want...
I told him we shouldn't go. What could I possibly need from a bookstore when my home is already in danger of being featured on an episode of Hoarders: Book Barrage? But it...
As we read Paul's letter known as Ephesians today, we rightly read it as if it is God's word to us personally...
Today is the last day of the year. Yes, yes, I know it's the first day of December, and the calendar doesn't change for another month. But, today is the last day of...
“At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge… Many thousands are in want of common necessaries; hundreds of thousands are in...
The following is an excerpt from a Leadership Forum sponsored by Laity Renewal (the parent organization of The High Calling) where business executives gathered to discuss how they serve God at work...
Ephesians 1:17 offers a straightforward answer to the question: How can you know God better? The answer: through wisdom and revelation inspired...
Recently, we spoke with Doug Barr, CEO, Goodwill of Southern California, about how we've bought into the false idea that our work...
“Dena, can you come here a sec?” my supervisor asked. ...
Our two boys were born while we lived in Clemson, South Carolina. Though we moved to Virginia four years ago, my nine-year-old Seth has remained loyal to the Clemson Tigers. He wears his jerseys...
Do you want to know God better? Before you answer with a quick affirmation, take a moment to think. Do you really...
Should Christians pray to receive the Holy Spirit as if we do not already have the Spirit? Are there times when we...
Another encouraging message from Howard Butt, Jr. on knowledge, gratitude, and humility.
Recently, we have focused on Paul's expressions of thanksgiving in Ephesians 1:16. I encouraged you to think of the days prior to Thanksgiving Day as a season for gratitude. Our reflections from...
Henry solved the world’s problems every day before lunch. Later he’d tackle the hard stuff. And he was sharp. Just ask him. No, wait: don’t ask him. Either way, he’d tell you. .....
Today is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in the Christian Year (or Church Year or Liturgical Year). What began in Advent a year ago is now coming to a conclusion. We...
When I was a boy, my parents taught me that it was wrong to boast. If I got an A on a math test or hit a double for my Little League team...
Howard Butt, Jr. of Laity Lodge shares another message on faith and work, and putting the goal at hand before our egos.
Yesterday was Thanksgiving Day in the United States, a day set apart by the national government so that Americans might express their thanks. I think it's a fine thing that the United States (among...
Are you overflowing with thankfulness today? If you live in the United States, you might feel that such an abundance of gratitude is appropriate for today, since this is Thanksgiving Day, a...
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