Equipping for Life
Equipping for Life
Is a godly life one of your goals? If so, how does that happen? The answer is difficult for a society addicted to short, concise answers. Why? A godly life isn't built on memes sound bites. But Scripture holds many 'snapshots' for our examination. One of these is...
Is it difficult to find joy in today's world? The evident evil in world events could easily be seen as an obstacle to joy. But is that true? Since there has always been evil in the world, how have previous generations of believers found joy? How do you find it? Joy In...
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery! That's how the old saying goes. Maybe we should say: Imitation is the sincerest form of worship. Does that cause questions? We should note a couple of things before we start asking too many questions. The Imitation...
Colleges have an entrance exam. Some employers require a work-related exam for certain job applicants. And did you know there's an entrance exam for Heaven? Psalm 15 - Heaven's Entrance Exam Do you have a favorite restaurant? How about a favorite get-away retreat?...
What is the Mission? How to Avoid Failure As a young adult I got a valuable piece of advice. Since the advice came in a humorous form, it has stuck in my mind all these years. I have shared it many times and have tried to follow it (haven't always been successful!)....
What is this old saying about your cake? It's an example of 'wise sayings,' cultural 'proverbs,' and/or sage advice. These pearls of wisdom summarize our life experiences. We've all tried to hang to both sides of an argument. We want to have it both ways. That's when...
This is about implications. Think of it in terms of action and reaction. Or, consider what we believe and don't believe. A simple question sets up the discussion: Have you thought through the implications of your beliefs? Implications Of Belief A post on the ancient...
Asking is the most powerful thing we can do. And this post will do two things. First, explain the opening statement. Second, ask you, and encourage you, to fill the second most powerful position in the world. It matters and we all need to be reminded of that fact....
[Read time: under 4 min.] Life is a messy mission! It doesn't unfold neatly and in order. And life is full of challenging circumstances and difficult people. Sound about right? If your mission is to turn messy into marvelous, I have good news. It's a short trip! Your...
God made Man in His image. But what was left unsaid? Many things! And they are instructive if we look for them. This is an early instance where we learn from things NOT said. And I have found this to be a helpful tool in studying Scripture. Really See what God said....
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