How to Encourage, One Adjective at a Time
In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, the Apostle Paul reminds us to “Encourage the timid, help the weak and be patient with…
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The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 7: Job
Despite his pain, Job interceded on behalf of his foolish friends, just as Jesus, our Savior, intercedes for us. As…
God’s Word Prunes Our Lives (John 15:1-8)
I chose the word “fruitful” inspired by John 15:1-8 as my one word for the next twelve months. When we…
Living Abundantly With Less
Downsizing, whether forced or voluntary, helps us redefine what abundance really means and shows us what is important: the truth…
Five Lessons from Jesus and the Samaritan Woman
She is given one passage in all of Scripture, yet we can learn so much from this inspiring Samaritan woman.…
Learning to Walk with Flexibility and Gratitude (El Camino de Santiago de Compostela, Part 2)
The constant chatter of daily life had become so noisy for me that I was willing to travel 6,000 miles…
Weathering the Storms of Life (Matthew 7:24-29)
It’s a well-established fact that no matter who you are or what kind of life you live, storms will come.…
Contentment in Godliness
God looks at our hearts, not our outward appearance, possessions or abilities, but joy and contentment can still be difficult,…
Is Obedience to God a Formula for a Blessed Life?
It’s natural to look for “formulas” for life’s problems. But maybe instead of neat little formulas, we should trust God…
You’re Not Alone (Matthew 26)
Are you hurting right now? Do you feel alone? Jesus knows how it feels to be let down by others,…
Is it really possible to not be anxious about anything? (Philippians 4:5-7)
Only when we remember “the Lord is near” can we avoid anxiety. We are anxious when we’re more focused on…
Be Transformed By the Renewal of Your Mind (Romans 12:1-2)
Worry, fear, anxiety and foolish thinking can all cloud our judgment and cause us to miss God’s blessings in our…