Friday, April 5, 2019
Relationships are both, simple and complex. They are “simply complex!” One of the major myths of relationships is that if they are real, meant-to-be, they will just happen. We have put relationships in the category of the unexplainable. When a relationship “works” it’s because of some mystical, magical kind of chemistry and “soul connection.”
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Maintenance is a very important activity. To “maintain” something is, “to preserve it from failure or decline; to sustain it against opposition or danger; to uphold and defend.” But because maintenance involves work it’s often avoided. Many people would rather go for “low-maintenance living.”
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
What’s burning in you? I’m talking about passion. Passion is an important part of life and a commonly misunderstood concept. It’s often mistaken as something only associated with romance or with someone’s strong feelings.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
You’ve heard it before — “Winners never quit and quitters never win!” The famous American football coach Vince Lombardi frequently reminded his players of this life principle — you won’t win if you quit too soon. Days, weeks, years, decades of working and waiting, with little to show for it, can take its toll on your heart and soul.
Monday, April 1, 2019
One of the things God consistently warned His people about in Scripture, and one of the things that quickly incited His judgment, was idolatry. What is idolatry? Idolatry is anything that comes between us and God — anything that replaces our worship of God, our obedience and submission to the Word and will of God or anything that has a controlling grip in our lives.
Friday, March 29, 2019
I’m blessed to live in a part of the world that experiences all four seasons. In Maryland, USA, our Fall colors are gorgeous, Winter is cold and occasionally snowy, Spring is alive with fragrant blossoms, and Summer –– well, Summer is humid and hot! Approximately every three months, things change.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
You've received invitations that require an RSVP. The acronym represents a French phrase, “respondez s’il vous plait,” meaning “please respond.” The person holding the event wants to know if you’re coming. They want to prepare for your presence.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Where will you spend eternity? The Bible is very clear about life after this life. Everyone’s going to spend eternity somewhere. How can we know where we’ll spend forever? We have an authoritative source called the Bible. It answers our questions about eternity.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
There’s a big difference in religion and Jesus. Most people don’t understand this difference. Religion involves a set of rules and rituals you follow to be acceptable to God. Christianity is about a Savior who fulfilled all the requirements for you and then comes to live inside you. This is a game-changer!
Monday, March 25, 2019
I would be happy if! Two of our basic needs are significance and security. We need to know we matter, that there is purpose and value to our lives.
Friday, March 22, 2019
| 1:30 MIN READ | Christianity is unique. Contrary to what people often think, Jesus didn’t come to earth to start another religion — the Christian religion. Jesus came to earth to do away with religion! Jesus introduced an entirely new pathway of life, not based on religious forms, formulas, and functions. He came to […]
Thursday, March 21, 2019
| 1:39 MIN READ | When was the last time someone offended you? Perhaps their actions or words hurt you deeply, left you bleeding emotionally and ignited anger in your soul. Now you can’t get the situation out of your mind. Something inside of you, if you’re honest, longs to pay them back for what […]
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
| 1:58 MIN READ | In 1967 a new breakfast and snack food was introduced to the world. We know it as Pop Tarts. At some point, you’ve probably tried one. The attractive thing about the Pop Tart is how quickly you can prepare it. Here are the instructions for microwaving: “1. Place pastry on […]
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
| 1:19 MIN READ | From time to time I go through my closet and get rid of clothes I no longer use, or, in many cases, clothes that no longer fit me! It’s easy to accumulate things we don’t need. It’s a good thing to winnow them. We also accumulate things in life; spiritually, […]
Monday, March 18, 2019
| 1:40 MIN READ | What kind of friend do you most appreciate? Friendships come in two categories — fair-weather friends and rainy-day friends. The differences are worth considering. Fair-weather friends are people who come into your life with an agenda. They perceive that you have something they want. It might be influence, prestige, position […]
Friday, March 15, 2019
| 1:33 MIN READ | When was the last time someone did you a favor? Favor is a wonderful thing. We don’t get very far in life without favor along the way. To impact the world and experience greatness, we must grow the attitudes that win favor –– the favor of God and man. There’s […]