Have you ever had a “whirlwind” day or two when you were interacting with a lot of people? You were tired physically, but even more, exhausted mentally. If you’ve ever stood at a booth in a trade show you know what I mean. Constant interaction with different people, answering questions, and pursuing relationships wear you …
Tag: Faith
Do You Trust The Motives Of Jesus?
Have you ever met anyone whose motives were unclear? Maybe they said the right things, but you had a sense they weren’t being honest and open with you? I think that’s true of false teachers. They tell you that you’re basically a good person, that if you work hard enough at doing good things, you …
Missing What’s Right In Front Of You
I belong to a book club in my neighborhood. We read a book each month and then meet to discuss it. The conversations are always lively and interesting; these ladies are well-read, intelligent, and thoughtful. One thing we’ve noticed is that sometimes an author seems to “run out of steam” by the time they get …
Seeing Clearly
In Mark 8, our gospel writer describes two major events that are probably familiar to you. He performs another “multiplication miracle” by feeding four thousand people with seven loaves and a few small fish. Mark also shares of that special time when Peter declares confidently that Jesus is the Christ, the promised Messiah, the Son …
Too Little Faith
Do we really believe that God is able to take care of our needs? How many times does God have to prove Himself to us before we stop being amazed that He is able to provide for His children? Perhaps we can give ourselves a little grace; after all, the disciples who walked and talked …
The Way Of The Word 