Do you ever feel like you're just holding on in a storm, when the wind and rain threaten to blow you out to sea?
Tag: Jesus
Old Friends
When you say someone is an "old friend", do you mean that they have been your friend for a long time, or that they are advanced in years?
Grudge Sale
If we want to get rid of junk in our house, we can have a garage sale. How do we get rid of junk in our mind and soul, though?
What’s Left?
If we knew what would outlast everything else in this world, wouldn't those be good things to invest in?
Downright Blurry, Part 1
Nearsightedness can sometimes be fixed with glasses or contacts. Spiritual myopia requires a different treatment.
Blocked Out
What good is a sign if the message is painted over?
What Do We Have An Abundance Of?
Being stuck with too many unpleasant things is no fun. What if we could have an abundance of something much, much better?
The Right Thing When We Do the Wrong Thing
Only God could find a solution to the no-win situation that we were faced with when we chose to break the rules.
The Dog Walks Slowly by Midnight
Even the most important message is ineffective if it can't be shared in a way that the recipient can understand.
Non-Zero Sum, Part 3
How does God administer justice for our sins, while still loving us?
Lied to Every Day, Part 2
In a world full of contradictory information, how can we sort out the truth from the noise?
Lied to Every Day, Part 1
It can be difficult to sort out truth from the noise in a crowded environment, full of those who willfully or unintentionally want to deceive us.
I Do Know the Way
Even if we're hopelessly turned around without a compass, a map, plus a GPS, we can find direction in life if we know where to look.
Disarms
Watching the hero disarm an opponent in a movie is fun, but there was an even more spectacular feat that disarmed a greater foe than any movie villain.
“Get a Life”
In our walk on earth, there are not only ways that we can "get a life", but also still better ways to really start living.
E Pluribus Unum
Is there a better way to get along with difficult Christians, other than just gritting our teeth and toughing it out?
Why Did Jesus Have to Be Raised From the Dead?
Once we realize our sinful situation, the reason for Jesus' death to pay for our sins becomes clear. However, why is His subsequent resurrection so important?
What Does Washing Feet Look Like Today?
If washing others' feet isn't part of our daily routine (unlike first-century disciples), through what sort of humble service might we be called to follow Jesus' example instead?
John 1 and 1 John 1
While the Biblical author John couldn't write everything down, he testified to what he had personally seen and experienced.
Do I Have Enough Cash?
A good relationship with God isn't about collecting enough good deeds to pay for miscellaneous "bills" we have incurred. There is a great cost for us to be redeemed, but it has already been covered.