These days society focuses an awful lot on "self". Self-help. Self-confidence. Self-improvement. Self-indulgence. We are programming entire generations to believe that the world revolves around them. And this sort of self-centeredness is completely contrary to what Jesus taught and exemplified. Jesus told us to turn from our selfish ways. (Luke 9:23) He spent his entire … Continue reading Self-not
Month: April 2013
Loving discipline
I've often heard it said that God doesn't "punish" people. But is that really true? And if it is - does that mean we shouldn't expect consequences for our poor choices? As a parent - I know that I must step in and correct my children's behavior when necessary to help them learn not to … Continue reading Loving discipline
God-sized rate of return
Why do you suppose God commands us to give? It's not as though he needs our money. He could certainly accomplish whatever he wanted without our financial support. And there will always be others to give generously and make up for the lack of giving from the rest of us. But God wants us to … Continue reading God-sized rate of return
Keep your head up
But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. (Psalms 3:3 NLT) It can be so easy to let the circumstances of life bring you down. Sometimes it may seem that every day brings with it something new to complain about. The weather, a … Continue reading Keep your head up
Don’t let the ship sail
During the days of Noah - evil was growing in the world. When the world began, it didn't start that way. But as each generation passed, and people grew further and further away from God, sin grew more rampant. And although each generation had people that walked in close fellowship with The Lord and lived … Continue reading Don’t let the ship sail
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