Finding Truth in God's Word
We all experience disappointments, demands, and hardships in life. Unfortunately, there are far fewer who have experienced the freedom, hope, or peace found in Jesus Christ. We all have a story to tell, what keeps you from sharing yours? God has transformed countless lives, but the beginning of the story must be told to appreciate... Continue Reading →
America is a land of plenty, if not excess. When we are surrounded by those with more, we easily forget how blessed we really are. Of all the letters, this is the one that has most often convicted me. It speaks to a loss of passion, replaced by complacency. And our complacency causes us to take... Continue Reading →
Humility To humans belong the plans of the heart, but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord. Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.Proverbs 16:1-3 Even though these are separate verses they flow together to send me a message I needed to... Continue Reading →
As I see my children growing up I want nothing more than to save them from repeating my mistakes. I share with them my experiences in hopes that they will learn without experiencing the same heartbreak. But it never seems to change their choices. When I think back though, I realize that I was equally... Continue Reading →
Part 2- Corrective discipline We talked in the last section about suffering that results from the natural consequences of our choices. While it's true that not all suffering stems from our choices, there is much of it that does. We often feel a strong desire for justice when we see someone else who is causing... Continue Reading →