Colder or Bolder?

“Sin will be rampant everywhere, and the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 24:12-13 NLT) Are you ready for Jesus’ return? He’s coming soon! We must be about our Father’s business! What is that? Being bold in our witness to those without JesusContinue reading “Colder or Bolder?”

Keeping Short Accounts with People and with God

“…settle your differences quickly.” (Matthew 5:25a NLT) There is a principle that I learned early in my walk with God that has proven helpful across the years. The principle is to keep short accounts with people and with God. What does that mean? It means if you’re having an issue with someone, don’t wait forContinue reading “Keeping Short Accounts with People and with God”

So, How Are Things Going?

“So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord. Remember the great reward it brings you!” (Hebrews 10:35 NLT) In yesterday’s post I asked if it was time to call an “audible.” Essentially, what I was asking was, “Is it time to consider another option,” not simply for your life as a whole,Continue reading “So, How Are Things Going?”

Life Without a Legacy

“I am leaving you with a gift…” (John 14:27a NLT) Every life leaves a legacy. It’s never a question of “if,” it’s only a question of “what kind.” A legacy is “something that has come from an ancestor or predecessor or the past.” (Webster) Our goal as a Jesus follower is to leave “tracks” thatContinue reading “Life Without a Legacy”

Why Does God Allow His Children to Suffer?

“If God doesn’t discipline you as He does all of His children, it means that you are illegitimate and are not really His children.” (Hebrews 12:8 NLT) Today and tomorrow, I’d like for us to look at three reasons why God allows His children to suffer. But before we do, I’m compelled to address anotherContinue reading “Why Does God Allow His Children to Suffer?”

The Peace of Prayer

“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9 NLT) Peace is a familiar theme in this season of the year. When the angel came to the shepherds to announce the Savior’s birth, the Bible says: “Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host ofContinue reading “The Peace of Prayer”