Lessons on Worry from the Lord’s Prayer
In Matthew 6, when Jesus instructs his disciples on prayer, he says: “…Give us this day our daily bread, And…
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Worldly Wisdom Or God’s Wisdom (Part 2)
Self-seeking envy and the world’s earthly, unspiritual and demonic wisdom creates strife and disharmony in our lives. It gains us…
Our Surprising, Holy, Infinite God (Take Five)
When God seems far away or quiet, or when he surprises us with his love, grace and holiness, we often…
At the Wedding in Cana, the Servants Know First (John 2:9)
If Jesus works first among the outliers – if he always moves from outside in, back to front, weak to…
Three Reasons to Engage in Solitude and Silence as we Seek God
Solitude and silence are the disciplines of voluntarily and temporarily withdrawing to privacy, and withholding speech for spiritual purposes. Zephaniah…
Worldly Wisdom or God’s Wisdom (Part 1)
How would you describe the distinction between the world’s wisdom and the wisdom of God? “Who is wise and understanding…
10 Tips to Strengthen Your Devotional Quiet Time with God
“Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare,” God promises…
Where Is The Sanctuary of God? A Bible Study of Psalm 73
Psalm 73 is a powerful and satisfying read. The author, Asaph, couldn’t make sense of the world he saw around…
Discernment: Turning Away From False Teaching (Deuteronomy 13)
In Deuteronomy 13, God tells his people: “if a prophet, or one who foretells by dreams, appears among you and…
Fulfilling God’s Calling on My Life (John 15:16)
As a young woman, RJ assumed that she would become a pastor or a missionary in order to fulfill God’s…
Bringing the Light, Reflections on John 1:4
“…and his (Jesus’) life brought light to everyone.” (John 1:4b) In this post, Chris reflects how most traditional Christian churches,…
I Am So Ashamed – A Bible Study on Shame and Sharing the Gospel with Others
It is right to be ashamed of bad behavior, but we should never be ashamed to proclaim our faith in…