“Obey your spiritual leaders, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.” (Hebrews 13:17 NLT) Have you ever wondered why you are the wayContinue reading “Are You the Reason?”
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What Are You Living For?
“But if I don’t understand a language, I will be a foreigner to someone who speaks it, and the one who speaks it will be a foreigner to me.” (1 Corinthians 14:11 NLT) Having visited other countries I understand, at least in part, the frustration of not being able to speak to a person inContinue reading “What Are You Living For?”
Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 2)
“He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin…” (Titus 2:14a NLT) When a loved one or friend takes their own life, our hearts and minds fill with questions. Yesterday we looked at “Am I to blame?” and today we’ll look at: “Will my loved one be in heaven?” While this may seemContinue reading “Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 2)”
Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 1)
“He gave His life to free us from every kind of sin…” (Titus 2:14a NLT) Having wrestled with depression much of my adult life, I’ve seriously considered suicide as an option on more than one occasion. The insights and guidance of godly friends and professional Christian counselors have been helpful, but ultimately what saved myContinue reading “Asking Some Hard Questions About Suicide (Part 1)”
Walking With Jesus 