What makes a life, day, or event ‘good’ or ‘bad?” We categorize so many things into these two buckets, often without thinking. With spiritual discernment, we may see some things that seem good are bad, and some bad things are… Read More ›
Christian Living
Would You Give Two-Day’s Pay To A Stranger?
Have you put a dollar value on the Good Samaritan’s sacrifice? Would you share it with a stranger?
“Give Thanks to the Lord, For His Steadfast Love Endures Forever”
The phrase “give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever” appears exactly like this 10 times in the Old Testament but appears in part and sentiment throughout scripture. The eternally enduring love of God should inspire thanksgiving in everyone…. Read More ›
Don’t Give Your Attacker Ammunition
How strange would this be? Some cops and robbers are having a shootout from opposite ends of a warehouse like portrayed in hundreds of TV shows and movies. Suddenly there is the sound of clicking and one robber yells to… Read More ›
Proverbs 18:17: One Side of the Story
“The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” Proverbs 18:17 (ESV) Cross-examination is a key element of our justice system. A lawyer can craft a compelling story, peppered with supporting evidence, that appears… Read More ›
I Don’t Know What I Want To Be When I Grow Up!
In a world of seemingly limitless opportunities, bright young people can be frustrated trying to narrow down what career to pursue. Most don’t have enough work experience to know the great variety of jobs available. Others have aspirations but don’t… Read More ›
I Thought You Were A Christian
Those words stung hard as they slammed me deep in my chest. The look of disappointment in her eyes and the sword of truth from her tongue hit its mark. “I thought you were a Christian.” I thought I was though it was obvious I didn’t act like one. Remember, saying “God knows my heart” to a concern does not address the fruit in your life that led someone to express that concern. Perhaps if you knew your heart as God knew your heart you wouldn’t be doing some of the things that cause godly friends to be concerned.
