Blessed are the… (A Look at Happiness and the Beatitudes)
Jesus calls us to live outside of what the world calls happiness and, instead, embrace his definition and source of…
Category: Purpose
Learning About Time Management from Moses
Today we’re going to look at Moses, a man who was sought by millions of people for his wisdom. Moses…
Wisdom Comes Through Relationship With God
We come to God with whatever our problem is, whatever the decision we need to make, with whatever abilities we…
Comparison and Our Value (A Study in Ecclesiastes)
Comparison sneaks into my life when I least expect it. I want to know, “Am I OK? Am I cool…
Jesus is Willing to Answer Prayer
Jesus is willing. He is willing to heal, to renew, to redeem and to make whole. He doesn’t always answer…
Temptation and Cold Coca-Cola (James 1:12-18)
How do we do it? How do we deal with temptation when it is so strong that it pulls us…
Searching for Happiness, or Joy That Comes From God
Happiness is not a bad thing, but it can be misleading. We can see how seeking happiness, rather than joy,…
Living as “Sent Ones”: Apostles, Disciples
Just as Jesus sent his 12 disciples, he is now sending all of his followers to do this work. Jesus…
Why Does the Word of God Call Us to Love Our Neighbor?
He wants to restore the world through his people. He wants to use us, where we live, work and play,…
Real Hope Comes From God
Hope from God is grounded in our salvation. Salvation is the work of the entire Trinity: God the Father, Jesus…
What is True Love?
Sometimes, I flippantly say “I love you” and not think about what that really means. Sometimes, I downplay love’s power…
Does Fruitfulness = Exhaustion?
So what does the call for fruitfulness mean for my tired heart? Does God call me to exhaustion and disarray…