Sometimes, in countries with religious freedom, I think that we make things harder than they need to be. What do those who are persecuted for their faith - and the example of the early church - have to teach us?
Category: Devotions
Optics
Just as we can't see certain details under filtered light, our understanding of the world around us is a function of the light that we use to illuminate it.
The Most Excellent Ministry of Knowing When to Keep Our Mouths Shut
Sometimes one more word will ruin the moment, and we need to practice appropriately-timed silence, along with an extra share of listening.
The Gutter Plant
There are obstacles in the world that prevent us from living as we should, but sometimes we are the ones who are cultivating weeds that need to be pulled out.
Filling in the Gaps
Sometimes, we find ourselves at a loss for words, or feeling unworthy to talk with a Holy God. He knew that this would happen, and personally intervenes to help us out in those times.
I [Don’t] Know How You Feel
I don't know how you feel, but I know Someone who does.
(Almost) Everybody Will Let You Down
Maybe if we start our day off with the expectation that everyone else is imperfect - just like us - we'll make things easier for both them and us.
3D Camera vs. Psalm 66:4
Just because God and His creation are greater than we can capture in pictures or describe in words doesn't mean that we shouldn't keep trying.
Everything in Common
The church wasn't meant to be a place that we just go to be spiritually fed. The early church was an example of sharing, in very practical ways.
I Can’t Do It!
As challenging as our individual weaknesses may be against specific temptations, we are not alone in this struggle.
“Get Your Own Tape”, Part 3
While simple lessons and stories are good for those who are young (or new to faith), growth should result in our level of learning becoming deeper.
“Get Your Own Tape”, Part 2
Just as with our physical bodies, our intake of spiritual food should increase over time to help us grow in a healthy manner.
“Get Your Own Tape”, Part 1
Those of us who have been Christians for a while need to reach a point where we can start to feed ourselves and foster our own Christian growth.
A Few Pixels
In their various forms, distractions are all around us. So, how can we spend "quiet time" with God?
The Snack Ministry
Since we have to eat, let's make the most of our meal times.
Four-Loaf Cleaver
When we are tempted to sin, even by learning what sin is, we can't just drive out bad thoughts. Something else needs to take their place.
Going Fishing
Sometimes, we just need to go back to what we know how to do. Who knows - like Peter, we might meet Jesus.
Forget Valentine’s Day – How About Loving Our Neighbors?
OK, so I'm not trying to get you in trouble with anyone, but love is something we should show - to many different people in our lives - every day.
Remembering at the Right Time
Even though God is with us all of the time, we sometimes need a reminder (or to remind someone else) of this fact.
Actual Daily Bread
What if our "daily bread" wasn't just something we talked about, but literal bread - of which we only had one days' supply?
Those Who Sin Differently 