You’ve heard the saying, “out with the old, in with the new”. When we are looking to change something in our lives, we often know what needs to be done. For example, if we want to lose weight, we know that we have to increase the quality and reduce the quantity of food that we
Doesn’t it seem that people today are so quick to correct and judge? Most of us have heard that the Bible tells us not to judge others. Matthew 7:1-2 says, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure
Many people today don’t know Christ. But in general there is very limited understanding of God and the spiritual forces of this world. One of the popular mindsets is that science is the leading explanations. But then miracles happen everywhere, and frequently, that science can’t explain. And when science can’t explain, it is discounted as
Life sometimes grabs us and hits us right between the eyes, beats us down, stretches us beyond what we think that we can bear. Sometimes it is mild worry, sometimes extreme. Sometimes we have situations that bring us much sadness, and at other times much joy. This things that we call life can be somewhat
Paul’s goal was to know and be like Christ, and to fulfill what God intended in his life. In today’s readings we read about how Paul continues pressing on towards his goal seemingly against all odds. He was stoned, beaten, jailed, shipwrecked, bitten by a poisonous snake, and faced death and extreme hardship many times.
How much more can be accomplished as we work together? Why is it so important to be aligned? It is the law of leverage. Most of us understand the value of teamwork when we talk about success in team sports. And the application in the workplace is quite obvious. But while not as obvious, this
Paul was sitting in prison, waiting on a trial that ultimately could end his life. His death was potentially right around the corner. But Paul was on a mission. He was devoted to a purpose. He knew what he was sent to do. He knew who his Creator was. He knew who his Savior was.
If we were going into battle an knew that we were going to get attacked with arrows and other weapons, we wouldn’t leave our shield sitting on the floor and not bring it with us. The physical pain that would result from us neglecting to bring it with us would be so obvious every time
Life is short. We only have so much time that God has blessed us with on this earth. We should make the most of it. Remember being young and ready to take on the world? Then life happens. Somehow the raging fire starts to dim. The devil and the troubles of this life try to
Today’s verse made me think about a book that I read a few years ago called “Crucial Conversations”. It’s a great book on communication and helps equip us to run straight at the problem, versus avoiding it and letting conflict fester. We all need to face conflict, just as we would want to rid our
