The Righteous Sinner – The Paradox of Christianity
We’re unrighteous as long as we remain in this world, but God is transforming our nature to be like his nature. He’s adopted us and we’ve taken on his name and his nature, but it’s not fully realized yet.
read moreBono on his Faith, Family, Poverty, and The One Thing
U2’s Bono sat down for an interview with Focus on The Family earlier this year. In it he talks about his personal faith, grace, his family, and the ONE campaign. At times through the music of U2, and certainly through his activism, Bono seems to express a personal faith in the things Jesus taught, perhaps in spite of his reluctance to brand himself with the name “Christian.”
read moreWhere Does Your Help Come From?
To ask for help does not equal weakness. It shows wisdom. Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. (Proverbs 11:14 NKJV)
read moreHow to Be Blessed
Who doesn’t want to receive a blessing from God, right? So if we want to be blessed, is there a formula, a criteria, a series of actions we must do, or certain attitudes we must have? Unfortunately the answer depends on which preacher you talk to.
read moreProvision in the Wilderness
Do you ever find yourself in a desert place? In a place of barrenness and loneliness, in a place of need? Sometimes we wonder how we ever got here and if we will ever get out. And we wonder how we will survive. Jesus taught his disciples that provision comes from a loving heavenly father, even in the place of wilderness.
read moreAbiding In the Field
I’ve been learning lately about how we honor the gifts and callings we’ve been given. And I’ve been thinking about working the field God has given me with diligence and excellence. I’m learning to wait for him and to listen for his voice to speak to me.
read moreThe Spirit Cries Abba
When we cry out to God, like a child crying out to its parent, He holds us tightly and tells us everything is going to be alright. He touches our soul and we feel his love. He fills us with his Spirit and the Spirit confirms that we are his children because the Spirit communicates love.
read moreApples and Apples
Apples always show up on the lists of must eat organic fruits and vegetables. When I was growing up I never even knew there was such a thing as organic. Now, we try to buy organic fruits and vegetables whenever possible, but they are so much more expensive. So here are some tips on making your grocery dollars go a little further.
read moreGive Yourself Away
I woke up this morning thinking about generosity. We have been amazed by the blessings of those who have donated to our adoption fundraiser. There is a song by Newsong, called, “Give Yourself Away” where the chorus encourages us to be the hands and feet of Jesus. And that the greatest sacrifice we can make is to give ourselves away.
read moreLet The Spirit Flow
This weekend we celebrated Pentecost on the Christian calendar. Lots of churches were giving a historical lesson of something that happened long ago. But today many of us doubt if God still works the way he did, or if he does it certainly wouldn’t be through me.
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