“Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (Luke 18:1 NIV) We live in a time where it is tempting to cease praying and give up altogether, don’t we? Perhaps you are more godly…
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“I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.” (Luke 16:9 NIV) The parable of the shrewd manager is tough to wrap our minds around. How is it Jesus is…
I have written out more sympathy cards in 2021 than in my whole life combined, I think.
“An argument started among them as to who would be the greatest.” (Luke 9:46 NIV) Humans are endlessly competing for position. It may be the Achilles heal of our species. We lose sight of the important task at hand because we become concerned, even consumed…
Sometimes God says no. Sometimes He doesn’t say anthing at all.
It always wows me how Jesus’ first act after being filled with the Holy Spirit was wandering in the desert. He showed us how it could be done rightly; how one could depend entirely on His Father for provision and protection.
“There I will go to the altar of God – to God – the source of all my joy.” (Psalm 43:4 NIV) We go to the altar when we are happy or when we are sad. When we are whole or in desperate need of…
“Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1 NIV) This verse takes the pressure off us as leaders, doesn’t it? It reminds us that we are not responsible to lead in our own strength, we are only responsible to follow…