“Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” (Philippians 1:27) Does Paul really mean “WHATEVER HAPPENS?” Surely he doesn’t mean the most difficult twenty-first century problems I face. He knew nothing about compounding...
How many people are radically and permanently repelled from The Way by Christians who are unfeeling, stiff, unapproachable, boringly lifeless, obsessive, and dissatisfied? Yet such Christians are everywhere, and what they are missing is the wholesome liveliness...
Did you ever have a root canal? Does that question conjure up wonderful images of “delight” in your mind? Or, are you (like me) thinking of those molars that cause so much pain before and after? The hard part is trying to eat the day or two following a root...
I have struggled with continued spiritual transformation at many points in my life. I believe one of the greatest discoveries is that I am “in training” to be like Christ, rather than just “trying” to be like Christ. For many years I thought that if I tried...
In my devotions this morning, I read an excerpt from a book titled “From Pearl Harbor to Golgotha,” which was written by Mitsuo Fuchida, the lead pilot in the raid on Pearl Harbor seventy years ago. I thought it was worth sharing with you today: ---------------...
“Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” (1 Timothy 6:12) Why is it that we (sometimes) enjoy a good fight? A brawl at a hockey game,...
Did you ever receive a few “swats to the behind” while growing up? Was the “board of wisdom” ever applied to your “seat of understanding? It certainly was a common practice in my home! Did you ever, like me, have a delicious (but mandatory) washing out of your...
“Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites.” These words from Moses to Joshua gave instructions of what he was to do in full military aggressive action. Then Moses said, “Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my...
“You’ve changed!” Have you ever heard (or made) that comment? The statement may only refer to your physical characteristics – such as a new haircut or glasses, or a physical condition, but sometimes it is all about our attitude and mindset. The truth is, change...
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