There was an excuse that never worked in our family: “But So-and-so did it, too!” My parents weren’t concerned about So-and-so’s behavior; they were concerned about mine, and they wanted me to do the right thing regardless of what others did. This is what God calls us to do: Trust…
There’s a standing joke in our family: Don’t give Kim a houseplant; it won’t survive. And it’s true. I have no green thumb. Just as my houseplants fade, so does the grass and green plants that grow outside. It’s here for a season and then gone. Such is the case…
Such a fitting scripture to bring our lengthy journey through the book of Romans to a close. I would like to express this verse as a prayer for you, fellow believer. May you be filled with joy and peace; may you cling tightly to the Author and Finisher of your…
Arguments, accusations, angry words…we’re exposed to them every day, aren’t we? It seems our world is rife with conflict and criticism. But we as Christians are not to be part of this world. We’re aliens, remember? This world is only a place we’re passing through; it’s not intended to be…
HYMN DAY! Author Robert Robinson was only 22 years old when he wrote the words to this familiar, beautiful hymn in 1757. “Here’s my heart, o take and seal it…” Is that your desire today? 1. Come Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams…
Have you ever heard someone bemoan, “I don’t know what to do”? Maybe you’re the one struggling to find your footing. Uncertainty taunts all of us at some point in our lives. There are many who think the Bible was written too long ago to be of use in today’s…
We started our foray through Romans in months ago; we’ll finish it this week. It’s an amazing book, full of wisdom so applicable to today’s challenges. It is estimated that 30-35% of the United States population (roughly 90-100 million people) call themselves evangelical Christians. Those who bear that title have…
There’s a saying sometimes whispered in Christian circles: “He’s so heavenly minded he’s no earthly good.” Ouch. There’s nothing wrong with being heavenly minded. We are to think of the things above and not get too wrapped up in this world because it’s our temporary dwelling. There’s definitely a balancing…
Last week I mentioned the “non-negotiables”—things that are directly connected to our salvation. We aren’t to get so hung up on preferences unrelated to salvation that it creates rifts within the body of believers. But there is another side to this issue. If a fellow believer struggles with one of…
HYMN DAY! This is a shorter hymn, but it packs a wallop: “Rise Up, O Men of God” by William P. Merritt. Rise up O men of God, Have done with lesser things. Give heart and soul and mind and strength, To serve the King of Kings. Rise up O…
