The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 8: King David
In David’s story we see that he was great when he was good and became cruel when he focused on…
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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…
Of Mice and Sin
Like the little mice running at night in the grass outside our house, my sin is also not very noticeable…
Reading the Bible in Context
Most of us have likely encountered questionable teaching within the church. Sometimes, this comes from someone who has lifted a…
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…
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.…
Three Biblical Tips for Peace-Loving Christians
If you are a peace-loving Christian, you may find truth-tellers hard to live with, because they are often so zealous…
Five Biblical Tips for Truth – Loving Christians
Often, Christians fall into two categories: those who want to stand for truth above all and those who want to…
Dandelions and Gratitude (Philippians 4)
While pulling dandelions in her yard, RJ felt miserable, but she also remembered her friend who struggles with muscular dystrophy…
Worldly Wisdom Or God’s Wisdom (Part 5)
“And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” James 3:18 (ESV). When we are…
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…