Are there parts of the Bible you read just because you’re supposed to? Maybe you use one of those reading plans that takes you through the Bible in a year, and so you struggle through the numbers, the pages of … Continue reading →
Joy is one of those words that gets loaded with layers of meaning when it gets run through the Christianese dictionary. We’ll say things like, “You may not always be happy, but you can always have joy.” What? When I … Continue reading →
Linda encourages us to spend time in prayer and to make it meaningful, starting from the “Lord’s Prayer” in Matthew 6:10-13.
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We like to think that if we do everything right, our lives will be easier. There is some truth in that. In general, when we do life God’s way, it works better. But when we really set out to serve … Continue reading →
This week, I want to offer you some comfort and encouragement if I can. We’re all facing trials. Some, if not most, are simply the results of living in a fallen world. Accidents happen. We age. We get sick. Eventually, … Continue reading →
Election season is almost over. The official election day is this Tuesday. If you have not taken advantage of early voting, I strongly urge you to check your Bible, then check your ballot. A few months ago, the political parties … Continue reading →
As Halloween approaches, we see many representations of supposed beings from the dark world. Is it all fun and games? Is Satan nothing more than a silly cartoon character, or a real enemy with whom we must contend. As Christians, … Continue reading →
None of us have met Jesus in person, so what do we mean when we talk about knowing Him? How is it that any of us can say that we do? It is by the gift of His Holy Spirit … Continue reading →
What is worship? That may seem like a childish question, but many of us may answer it differently depending on the traditions that are familiar to us. When we come to church, many people call that a worship service. So … Continue reading →
Christians believe that no one is beyond God’s reach, but do we really? I’ll bet every one of us can think of particular individuals that seem to us to be unreachable. They may be people we know personally, or people … Continue reading →
