Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. ~ Psalm 37:8 (NLT) I’m convinced that the world (including all of us) have a big problem with anger. It doesn’t matter if it’s a blog, vlog, podcast, newspaper, or TV news show, we are told that thereContinueContinue reading “Turn That Frown Upside Down”
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God is My Strength
My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.” ~ Psalm 73:26 (NLT) When I was in high school, I was six feet tall and weighed about 140 pounds. I was long, lean, and, well, skinny. I was also an athlete, soContinueContinue reading “God is My Strength”
Gimmee, Gimmee, Gimmee
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. ~ Psalm 37:4 (NLT) Growing up, unfortunately, I was taught some bad theology by some of my earliest Sabbath School teachers. They taught me falsehoods like, “If you’re bad, Jesus won’t like you. And, if He doesn’t like you, He won’t saveContinueContinue reading “Gimmee, Gimmee, Gimmee”
But I Have to Do Something!
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. ~ Psalm 37:7 (NLT) It was going to harm the church by destroying trust between its members. One of the leaders was quietly talking to church members behind the pastor’s back and gaining quite the following of disciples. Of course,ContinueContinue reading “But I Have to Do Something!”
Listen & Pray
Yes, ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it! ~ John 14:14 (NLT) I have had the blessing the last couple of years of leading short-term mission trips for the boarding academy where I serve as pastor. It’s a bit stressful making all of the travel arrangements, making sure all feesContinueContinue reading “Listen & Pray”
Hone Your Craft
If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities. ~ Luke 16:10 (NLT) Yesterday, we looked at step four to attaining the greatness which God has built into each one of us. To summarize: It’sContinueContinue reading “Hone Your Craft”
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