Faith, Family, and the Beauty of Everyday Life
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns” (Philippians 1:6 NLT). It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is... Continue Reading →
We are each responsible for our own conduct” (Galatians 6:5 NLT). Your choices are far more powerful than your circumstances. You may not like how complicated your life has become. But with few exceptions, no one is forcing you to keep your life complicated.You have the power to simplify your life. In fact, God expects us... Continue Reading →
“It is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting something else” (Ecclesiastes 6:9 GNT). The first step in becoming a contented person is to stop comparing yourself to others. The problem is that comparing is America’s favorite indoor sport! We naturally do it all the time.You walk into somebody’s house,... Continue Reading →
“Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver. To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away” (Matthew 25:28-29 NLT).... Continue Reading →
Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up” (Galatians 6:9 NLT). There are many things that work to keep us from completing our life missions. Over the years, I’ve debated whether the worst enemy is procrastination or discouragement.... Continue Reading →
“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3 NIV). Often we’re afraid of making the wrong decision, and that creates stress.Maybe you’re facing a decision about a major issue: “Should I hold on, or should I let go?” “Should I get in, or should I get out?” “Should I get married?”... Continue Reading →
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts” (Proverbs 4:23 GNT). God is far more interested in changing your mind than changing your circumstances.You want God to take away all of the problems, pain, sorrow, suffering, sickness, and sadness. But God wants to work on you first, because transformation won’t happen in... Continue Reading →
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” (Romans 12:2 NIV). If you want to have lasting change in your life, you need to refocus your mind. Specifically, you need to change your thought patterns away from what you don’t want to focus on and toward... Continue Reading →
“Put on your new nature, created to be like God — truly righteous and holy” (Ephesians 4:24 NLT). When God helps you grow spiritually, he doesn’t just snap his fingers so that it happens instantly. He does it incrementally. When God wants to make a mushroom, he takes six hours, but when he wants to make... Continue Reading →
“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am” (Matthew 16:24 The Message). How do you let go and let God? First, you have to make Jesus the manager of your life.The problem is, we usually want to be the manager of our own... Continue Reading →
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