Refocusing on Christ
Should & Could But Don’t There’s so much information available telling us what we should be doing and how we could be improving our lives. Just take a look at the self-help books currently on...
View Article5 Ways to Strengthen Your Prayer Life
A Common Concern A common spiritual concern I hear goes something like, “How do I get better at praying?” Sure, it’s worded slightly different from person to person. It also sometimes comes in the form...
View ArticleRepetition Means Pay Attention
Key Study Technique One of the best ways to learn from Scripture, no matter what part you’re reading, is by looking for repeated words and phrases. In fact, noticing such patterns while reading the...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Remember!
Remembering our history as a culture, as individuals and related to our faith is important. To Remember?!, especially as Christians, exists not simply as an act of recollection but also as a habit that...
View ArticleA Passion for Seeking Wisdom
As Christians, we believe the Bible gives us all we need for right living. As God’s inspired word, it tells us all we need to know to love God and love others (Mark 12:30-31). The Holy Spirit is our...
View ArticlePraying Proverbs 23:23
“Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.” (Proverbs 23:23) This is my prayer for my two boys right now. They’re learning to live on their own, one in college...
View ArticleLiving Intentionally
Most of us want to live a well thought out life. We want to be deliberate about our choices and how we respond to life. Unfortunately, life gets so busy and overwhelming sometimes that we end up living...
View ArticleGet Back to Grace
Abundant Grace Do you speak words of hope or condemnation? What about your thoughts? Do you, like me, sometimes find your words and thoughts gravitating toward the negative and critical? If so, maybe...
View ArticleBe Determined
Biblical Examples Determination can be good or bad depending on your focus. It also lasts or fades depending on the approach we take to maintaining it. As Christians, our goal is to maintain a...
View ArticlePaying Attention
Ever been told to “pay attention”? Ever tell someone else to “pay attention”? We can all probably answer “yes” to both of these questions. Every wonder why we so often struggle to pay attention? If...
View ArticleMisplaced Determination
Ever come across someone who refuses to admit they’re wrong? What about someone determined to do only what they feel like doing regardless of how it impacts others? If we’re all honest, we’re all...
View ArticleRemember! Don’t forget!
A “to do” list. Phone alerts. Emails when a bill is due. Push notifications. We need constant reminders, don’t we? I know I do. Otherwise, I forget all too easily. Unfortunately, forgetting is a more...
View ArticleWhat Could Go Right?
You’ve probably heard some form of this quote in a movie, usually said with a twinkling eye: “What could go wrong?” After all, what would be the fun in a plot line that didn’t have adversity and where...
View ArticleDeveloping a Habit of Hope
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” (Romans 15:13) When I place my hope in people (i.e., when I …...
View ArticleA Passion for Seeking Wisdom
As Christians, we believe the Bible gives us all we need for right living. As God’s inspired word, it tells us all we need to know to love God and love others (Mark 12:30-31). The Holy Spirit is our...
View ArticlePraying Proverbs 23:23
“Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.” (Proverbs 23:23) This is my prayer for my two boys right now. They’re learning to live on their own, one in college...
View ArticleLiving Intentionally
Most of us want to live a well thought out life. We want to be deliberate about our choices and how we respond to life. Unfortunately, life gets so busy and overwhelming sometimes that we end up living...
View ArticleGet Back to Grace
Abundant Grace Do you speak words of hope or condemnation? What about your thoughts? Do you, like me, sometimes find your words and thoughts gravitating toward the negative and critical? If so, maybe...
View ArticleBe Determined
Biblical Examples Determination can be good or bad depending on your focus. It also lasts or fades depending on the approach we take to maintaining it. As Christians, our goal is to maintain a...
View ArticlePaying Attention
Ever been told to “pay attention”? Ever tell someone else to “pay attention”? We can all probably answer “yes” to both of these questions. Every wonder why we so often struggle to pay attention? If...
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