Want to Know God’s Will?
Renewal “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s…
New Year’s Resolutions
Approaches to Making Resolutions Every year I debate whether or not I should make New Year’s resolutions. This debate involves considering various approaches such as: Seven Steps for Making Your…
The Full Armor of God
Think of the Armor of God as more than a list of helpful tips. Consider it as a recipe for an impenetrable Defense against the schemes of Satan (liar, thief).…
Steal, Kill & Destroy
“The thief comes to steal, kill & destroy.” (John 10:10) The word “steal” used in John 10:10 is not just a taking of something. It involves deception and misleading too.…
Cultivating Perseverance
Recently, I’ve felt worn out both physically and mentally. I’ve also felt like I’m spinning my wheels spiritually. I believe in progress over perfection, but I’m struggling with keeping my…
More Course Corrections
As discussed in Course Corrections, a pilot makes course corrections throughout a flight. If he doesn’t, the aircraft will gradually get off course and eventually become drastically so to the…
Hope in Aging
Revisiting Aging Maybe it’s because middle age is bearing down. Maybe it’s because my youngest is now a senior in high school. Perhaps the struggles of my aging parents are…
Practicing Righteousness
What is Righteousness? Like faithfulness, many people struggle with the concept of righteousness. It’s a very churchy-sounding word, after all, and can seem overwhelming, even impossible. Because it feels impossible,…
Secret Service Christians
U.S. Secret Service Created in 1865 by Abraham Lincoln on the day of his death to suppress counterfeit currency, the United States Secret Service now has a two-fold mission. “Today…