How quick are we to judge others? Whether we realize it or not, we often make assumptions about the intentions or actions of others. It’s a good thing no one does that to us… “Look first to serve, not to be served.” In the same way, look first to forgive, to think the best of…
Have you ever asked yourself, “Am I free?” You may think you are, based on your earthly citizenship, but consider instead the essence of the question. Have you chained yourself to a lifestyle or to beliefs that restrict you from a purer and more free existence? We live in the land of the free, but…
We’ve missed fellowship over the last year and a half; it’s something we crave and need. But who are we supposed to fellowship with? Our family? Who is our family? Who is our neighbor? Brandon discusses learning to see who our family really is (and could be!), as well as how to encourage growth and…
Are you unemployed, underemployed, or employed? The keyword to all of these concepts is “work.” What is our work? Who is our example and resource? When is our retirement? Time for your on-the-job training! Let’s get to…work?
There are plenty of crises in the world; plenty of reasons to feel lost, aimless, and empty. But the key to a healthy relationship with God is a continual denial of self. When you’re able to get yourself out of the way of your fulfillment, only then can God fill you completely and perfectly.
We all have a Mom; it could be by birth, by adoption, via a “Mister” Mom, through a close friend or family member, etc. And what makes a mom a Mom is the love and care she provides to you, the lessons and principles she teaches you, and the person she is every day. Thank…
Can you think of something that everyone needs? Something that would bless everyone who receives it? Forgiveness is a gift of mercy; a gift without which we cannot survive (eternally); a gift we all desperately need. Because, what do you have to do to be forgiven? Sin. And we all do that very well. As…
I am the resurrection and the life… John 11:25a From the beginning, death has been a constant truth in the mind and body of man. However, resurrection—and eternal life—have also been an element of God’s creation from the very beginning. His perfect plan and perfect purpose have been in motion from the first moment sin…
The word “good” is used quite a bit. How are you? “Good.” How was your day? “Good.” How was your meal? “Good.” How did you sleep? “Good.” God is…? “Good?” God IS good. God is GOOD. He is the one good god. His creation is good. And his good creation is in us. Are we…
Jesus has put himself on the line for us. His prayer and his intercession for us is an effort to protect and unite us; to fill us with His joy; to sanctify us; to imbue his love in us; to to put his very self in us. Have you found Christ in you? Are you…