A few months ago, the area I live in was ravaged by two storms. Over fifteen inches of rain fell in a twenty-four-hour period, soaking the ground and causing creeks, streams, and rivers to begin to rise. Before we could catch our breath, Hurricane Helene bore down on the mountain towns of Western North Carolina, …
Tag: Spiritual Growth
What’s Growing In You?
A friend recently posted a little story on Facebook that really caught my attention. I commented, “There’s a spiritual analogy in here somewhere…I need to think about this!” I’ve noticed that as followers of Jesus, pretty much everything that happens in our lives points us back to our Creator. After all, everything we see—and all …
Body, Soul, & Spirit … And The Search For Purpose
I had a conversation with a young lady recently that left me pondering. Of course, as always, I think of what I should have said when the conversation is long past. Even so, I believe these thoughts are God reminding me of some truths and are worth writing down. Our conversation centered on where this …
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How Can We Model The Love Of Christ Through Being Considerate?
Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. These words from Paul are written in the context of modeling our lives after the …
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If You Are In Christ, You Are IN CHRIST!
While I’m “on break” from leading a Bible study this summer, I’ve set a goal to study 1 and 2 Corinthians on my own. I can’t seem to get past the first chapter. This letter from Paul is a response to a report he received about the church, the local body of believers in the …
The Way Of The Word 