Do you ever feel that you are not a very good influence on others as far as your faith is concerned? Most of us have doubts that God is using us or could use us to have an impact on His kingdom. Yesterday, I heard the sweetest story that disputes that idea. I have an …
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To Disagree Or Divide?
How do you handle disagreements? Are there issues important enough to God over which we should divide? Acts 15 records two matters that had to be addressed by the elders of the church (the apostles). We can learn a lot from their response to controversy, debate, and differences of opinion. Most of this chapter is …
How To Have Joy And Purpose
What are two things that everyone wants, no matter what your background, age, or circumstances in life? 1. People want to be happy. 2. People want to have purpose. These two things seem to go hand-in-hand, don’t they? If you’re somewhat happy, you probably have at least a modicum of purpose in your life. And, …
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 …
The Sweet, Sweet Word of God
I once tried to memorize Psalm 119. I think I actually made it to around verse 64 before I gave up. That was years ago, so I can’t recite it now, but I’m sure it’s tucked away in an archived file in my brain somewhere! This psalm is unique, in that it consists of 22 …
The Way Of The Word 