Working to create a generation of Jesus-loving freaks of nature
If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.Ecclesiastes 4:10 (NLT) In my life, I’ve enjoyed hiking, mountain climbing, and rock climbing. They are some of the best ways to experience the nature which God has given us. It’s also one of the best... Continue Reading →
To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child.Proverbs 29:15 (NLT) I had a friend who was about to become a first-time mother even though she had just moved into her 40s in age. She was excited about the prospect of having little ones, and was putting some thought... Continue Reading →
This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all.1 Timothy 1:15 (NLT) “Hi, my name is ________ and I’m an alcoholic.” If you’ve ever been to a recovery group, or even seen a TV show or movie that... Continue Reading →
So let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.Romans 14:13 (NLT) Burnout is a very real issue for those in ministry. No, it’s not necessarily the workload – though it does seem a bit insane from time-to-time. It’s that... Continue Reading →
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT) One of the best-selling categories of books is the... Continue Reading →
Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.Proverbs 18:12 (NLT) I’m not gonna lie. I had to look up the word “haughtiness” in order to remember what it means. So, here’s what I found. “Haughtiness is the appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.”[1] In other words, it is someone who is full of... Continue Reading →
