Here are some thoughts I have had in regards to living out the Christian faith.
Proverbs 11:17 says: “Our souls are nourished when we are kind.” This doesn’t mean that’s the only reason to do good things, but it is an undeniable benefit. I remember a time a few years back when my daughter’s Sunday school class recently bagged up homeless kits. The gallon-size zip lock bag included some money, … Read more
It’s too easy to give up on big dreams. The vision begins to fade as busyness overtakes our time. We lose heart, we lose patience, and we lose faith. But what if our dreams are linked to our prayers? Are you praying boldly? Are you praying persistently? As Mark Batterston says in his book, The … Read more
Living each day with a revived soul, a wise mind, and a joyful heart is not only a great way to live life, but is very possible for each and every person. Let’s take a look at these attributes: A REVIVED SOUL Want to stop a conversation in its tracks, ask someone if they feel … Read more
The pendulum has swung back again. I noticed more major businesses becoming more generous with time off for employees this past Christmas Season. I’m not sure if it’s because Chick-Fil-A has been so successful staying closed on Sundays or if the pandemic has added a new lens with which to view simplicity. Not only did … Read more
Faithful Friday Podcast, Episode #61 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 Each … Read more
Church is important. Gathering for worship is an anchor for anyone who follows Jesus. But when it comes to building faith in your kids, Christian parents can’t rely on the church alone. It’s a mathematical situation: the church has maybe two or three hours with your kids a week and the home has the other … Read more
And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Col. 2:6-7 I was reading … Read more
Timothy, to whom two New Testament letters were directed, was born around the year AD 17 and died about AD 97 when he was about 80 years old. Though he never physically met Jesus, their timelines overlapped. Jesus was born around 4 BC, started preaching around AD 27, and died around AD 30. Timothy was a … Read more
Guardrails along the highway give us the freedom to travel without going off the road and down a cliff or into water. My family enjoyed travelling across Tampa Bay on America’s 9th longest bridge, The Sunshine Skyway. I would never have considered driving across that 4-mile stretch without the protection of guardrails on each side. … Read more
Time with God each day is like fresh bread. It nourishes, it revives, it sustains. The Word helps us to remain faithful, continuously keeps our eyes toward heaven and keeps us steady. Digging into the God inspired and life giving Scripture is more than just reading – it’s engaging with God’s Spirit and allowing it … Read more