You can go anywhere from nowhere if you believe God is everywhere. Abraham was old, Jacob was insecure, Leah was unattractive, Joseph was abused, Moses stuttered, Gideon was poor, Samson was codependent, Rahab was immoral, David had an affair, Elijah was suicidal,...
Over the years, I’ve learned a few things about role models: 1) Role models are life-beneficial but not life-essential. 2) And role models are called role-models, not role-idols. We worship God, we don’t worship people. So don’t make idols out of...
When I was little, I recall a time when my dad’s heart was heavy and our house was somber. His best friend, Craig, had taken his life and my dad had to identify his body. Over the last decade, I’ve had two childhood friends and a cousin do the same. I...
In light of the pain caused by others, can there be any positive? Oh, heck yes! It starts with remembering the cross. Jesus endured the greatest pain by others OF ALL TIMES. He was betrayed by his friends, ignored by his family, forsaken by his followers. And then He...
When we study the life of Jesus, we learn he had emotions but he did not lead by them. And if it helps, think of it this way…how different would things be if he had? His feelings could have talked him out of his miracles, his crucifixion, his resurrection. ...
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