Do we sometimes expect to break the rules (even bad rules) and still get away with it?
Just Not Possible
What would we do differently if we didn't think that big things were impossible?
Side Benefit
The advantages of obeying God don't always just stop with our own blessings
Stubbornly Resisting
It is kind of pointless to resist or do something different when the correct path is clear to us
No Need to Hide Any Longer
Sometimes, telling the truth about a problem is a big first step towards solving it
Random Outcome Generator?
Just because God can speak to us through the physical world, doesn't mean that we get to decide when and how He will do so
You Can Run, but You Can’t Hide
While some things that people look to for rescue are limited in power or geography, the source of true help is everywhere
It’s Not Always Funny
While it can be funny when someone does something unexpected, going the opposite way from God's calling generally doesn't produce humorous results
Off to a Good Start
Where does the most important - and interesting - part of our life really get started?
The One You Didn’t Expect to Be Chosen
In the teachings of Jesus, sometimes the best example of someone who is right before God isn't who society thinks it is
Humble Confession
As any good 12-step program teaches, the first step is to admit that we have a problem, and that we are powerless to help ourselves
Where to Pray
As it turns out, there are many good places to pray, and perhaps no bad places to pray. However, what we pray matters, too.
Why Do We Stop Praying?
If God doesn't answer our requests before we give up continuing to pray for them, whose fault is that?
Keep Up the Work, Even If You Don’t See Much Progress
With enough time, even the lowliest of efforts can often prevail against a much stronger force
Getting the Answer Before the Lesson
Not every lesson comes with a preview of what we should learn from it. When we get that insight, though, let's make good use of it
Can’t You Be Happy For Your Brother?
If you've been part of the family of God for a while, does it sometimes feel like you should get a little more credit for that?
Welcoming and Celebrating
Even if we have found restoration into the family of God, do we want the same thing for all others who need to find that same joy?
Haste Makes Waste
Even with a windfall, we're likely to find ourselves out of resources if we're selfish and wasteful
Does Our Heart Lead or Follow?
Could our actions change our attitude?
Is It Worry or Fear?
Whether we call it worry or fear, a little bit of perspective can help to free us from both