The Sanctuary of God: Where the World Makes Sense (Psalm 73)
In Psalm 73 we get a glimpse into a personal struggle with the injustice and unfairness in the world. Asaph,…
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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…
Saying “Thank You” is a Gift to Others
As Christ-followers, everything we do should be of the Lord. Jesus said, “For without me you can do nothing.” John…
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…
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…
Honest Hospitality, No Matter Where We Live
Hospitality has always been an important value to Dani and her husband, but since buying a new house she has…
Iron Sharpens Iron (Proverbs 27:17)
Proverbs 27:17 says: “Just as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” True iron sharpening iron happens when we…
How to Make a Difference: Tangible Expressions of Faith, and Ways to “Be Secretly Incredible” (Take Five)
There are a lot of ways to make a difference in the world today. This week’s Take Five explores some…
What or Who is the Sabbath For? Does it Still Matter to Christians Today?
“Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy” Exodus 20:8-11 Sabbath is a symbol of God’s Sovereignty and Lordship. The…
You Are the Light of the World, Serve Jesus Wherever You Are
Do you ever compare yourself with those who seem to do more visible and adventurous things for Jesus? I do.…
Jesus Cursed the Fig Tree (Matthew 21)
In Matthew 21, Jesus cursed a fig tree that did not produce fruit. Why? Making leaves is essential for a…
Spiritual Disciplines for Christian Growth (Take Five)
Through a series of podcasts and blog-posts, Fred Gladney has shepherded us through a series on Christian growth and discipline,…