One common objection to Christianity is the teaching on hell. "I just can't believe a loving God would send people to hell for lying about their taxes or cheating on their homework. It's too cruel." Those who think like this end up either rejecting God or they keep God and reject the biblical teaching on … Continue reading Why would a loving God send people to hell?
How do I know God’s will for my life?
One of the greatest desires we all have is to know God's will. We have important life decisions to make and don't want to mess up. We pray and ask for clarity. We often hear silence and wonder what to do next. Does God speak? How can I know what He wants? We are so … Continue reading How do I know God’s will for my life?
Grieve with Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)
13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen … Continue reading Grieve with Hope (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)
Our Redemption Story (Part 2 of 2): The miracle of Isaiah and Amos
Read Our Redemption Story (Part 1 of 2) here. The years following the accident were marked by silence and slowing. We had gone from parenting a toddler with another on the way to no children at all. The house was so quiet. The pace of life fell dramatically. No more diaper changing. No more bath … Continue reading Our Redemption Story (Part 2 of 2): The miracle of Isaiah and Amos
How do I stop myself from doing what I know is wrong?
We've all been there with our greatest areas of temptation. We know God doesn't want us to be selfish, rude, impatient, anxious, greedy and lustful. We don't question the morality. We question why we keep losing the fight. We feel shame afterwards. We feel stuck like an old truck that keeps spinning its wheels in … Continue reading How do I stop myself from doing what I know is wrong?
Return to Reverence (Psalm 2)
10Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.Psalm 2:10-12 When I was in eighth grade … Continue reading Return to Reverence (Psalm 2)
Let gratitude soften attitude (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
There is a spiritual practice that has been really helping me lately. It is a habit that I'm trying to form in order to combat my bad attitude. I don't want to be short and snippy with my wife and kids. I don't want to be easily irritated. I've found this one thing can quickly … Continue reading Let gratitude soften attitude (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Embrace your weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9)
I was driving to church last Sunday and praying for strength. I was tired. My weekend hadn't gone as planned and I unfortunately missed my typical rhythms of rest. So, I was praying for strength for the day ahead. It's a typical prayer. "Lord, please, give me strength." But, this time was different. I immediately … Continue reading Embrace your weaknesses (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Walk With God (Genesis 5:21-24)
Early in the Scriptures we encounter the mysterious and brief story of Enoch. His story is all of seven verses from life to... well, he actually never dies. We're told in Genesis 5:24 that Enoch "was not there because God took him." Enoch, in stark contrast to everyone else in the genealogy listed in Genesis … Continue reading Walk With God (Genesis 5:21-24)
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