When Politics Replaces the Gospel
When we trade politics for the gospel, we forget which kingdom we are in, and we start putting our hope in the kingdom of darkness instead of the kingdom of God’s dear Son. We don’t need a problem-solver; we need a Redeemer.
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Livin’ the Dream
“Living the dream” will always be a dream because we live in a world where sin abounds. Jesus showed that dying to ourselves is the way to life.
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Love Your Enemies
The closest you will ever come to being like Jesus in this life is when you respond to those who are hostile toward you the way He did with those who were so hostile toward Him.
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Guard Your Heart
Your heart is like a computer operating system, in that it directs your thoughts, decisions, and actions. The Bible tells you to “above all else, guard your heart,” but first you need to make sure that the Spirit of Jesus is your “OS.”
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Why Do the Wicked Prosper?
Have you ever gotten to the place of doubting or asking God, “Where are You?” It may be that you are measuring life against a temporal value system instead of eternity. In Psalm 73, Asaph wrestles with faith “till I entered the sanctuary of God.”
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The Need for Humility in a Time of Crisis
We will either humble ourselves before God, or He will humble us. If we are rooted and grounded in Christ, we find that in Him is all wisdom and all knowledge. When we acknowledge our brokenness, that is when wisdom flows.
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Be Strong and Courageous
When we face difficulties while believing that God is with us, and we choose to remain obedient, then we can—in His power—be strong and courageous.
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Ministering Out of Depletion
Sometimes we are tempted to feel that our contribution to God’s kingdom is insignificant, especially when we are feeling depleted. Yet in the storyline of all of history, it could be that, when any of us goes forth to minister in the simplest way to another person, it may change the course of the world.
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Radiant: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus in Dark Days
The more we fix our gaze on the Lord, the more we become radiant, transformed, changed into His likeness and image.
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The Lost Art of Dialogue
What would it look like if we would all dialogue in humility, listening to other people and considering them more highly than ourselves? Unity is the fruit of corporate humility.
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Joy in the Midst of Everything
Joy is the inner spiritual confidence that God’s grace is sufficient to see me through our earthly pilgrimage. There are plenty of trials and struggles in this life, but believers in Jesus can live with true joy by keeping our focus on His grace and eternity.
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One in Christ
Divisions between people are very real, and Jesus is the only one who can destroy those barriers and bring true peace. Our goal should be for Him to use us as agents of unity in the midst of chaos.
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The Importance of Fathers
Fathering is the hardest job on earth. The Bible is clear by the use of the word “father” to describe God – that the father is in some measure to be a human, earthly reflection of God Himself.
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Who Then Is the Faithful and Wise Servant?
How should the faithful and wise servant of Christ live in difficult times? The faithful and wise servant is prepared, productive, and practices love.
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The Bond of Peace: Seeking Unity Amidst Confusion
These are confusing and troubled days, as though we are all wandering around in a dark cave. In seeking the light, Christians should pursue grace, humility, dialogue, and identity with Christ.
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