When a country is experiencing civil war, neighboring nations can easily infiltrate and attack because the homeland is preoccupied with their own people.
“We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus, when we pray for you…” (Colossians 1:3 NIV) Gratitude rearranges our attitude. The quarantine is running long. The originally prescribed two weeks has morphed into six weeks and perhaps tensions are running high in your…
The psalmist asks us to establish regular rhythms of thanks and praise.
Well-versed christians are still steady, still in peace because they have put in the 10,000+ hours of practice it takes to become an expert.
“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.” (Romans 8:5 NIV) Devotion determines desire. Devotion to the flesh produces…
“Teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12 NIV) I learned a new word today – twaddle. It’s specifically a literary term used for works that are trivial or foolish. I was listening to the Fierce Marriage…
Before we throw stones, we remember that we read this text in the first person; “Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst.”
We push all our resources toward heaven with high hopes of a good return.