Some people practice drive-by Christianity. What do I mean by this? Continue reading “Drive-by Christianity”
Where’s Your Mountain?
Where’s your mountain? There wasn’t a mountain I ever saw that I didn’t want to climb (although the practicalities of that desire are another thing!) There is the rewarding effort of getting to the top, and then the magnificent views at the summit. Continue reading “Where’s Your Mountain?”
Called, Communed, Commissioned: The Life-Pattern of Every Follower of Jesus
There were three distinct phases in Jesus’ dealings with his disciples. First he called them, then he communed with them, and then he commissioned them. Continue reading “Called, Communed, Commissioned: The Life-Pattern of Every Follower of Jesus”
What God Thinks About You
They say that you can know when someone is talking about you because your ears are “burning”? I wonder what happens when God thinks about you? Could God be thinking about you right now? Continue reading “What God Thinks About You”
Why Do We Need to Ask God For Forgiveness?
Here is a simple question: if you are a child of God, why do we need to ask for forgiveness? Continue reading “Why Do We Need to Ask God For Forgiveness?”
How to Soar on the Wings of Eagles
Even you can soar on wings of eagles. You may have heard the saying, “It’s hard to soar with the eagles when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” Continue reading “How to Soar on the Wings of Eagles”
Do You Value the Right Kind of Praise?
It’s important to value the right kind of praise. When I was a little kid, I loved to entertain guests at our home by playing the violin, or performing in my own plays, or simply by telling stories. Continue reading “Do You Value the Right Kind of Praise?”
Keep Shining
Jesus told a story about ten young ladies who were waiting a wedding. Specifically, they were waiting for the bridegroom to come. It’s called the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13). “Virgins” just means “young ladies.” In this story, they are the friends of the bride. Continue reading “Keep Shining”
Your Offenses Have Been Swept Away
I am writing this for those who may feel that they have been forgotten by God, and who feel that their sins are too great for God to consider them. Your offenses have been swept away. Continue reading “Your Offenses Have Been Swept Away”
I Am With You To Deliver You
Do not be afraid of their faces, For I am with you to deliver you (Jeremiah 1:8, NKJV).