In the Old Testament, the Israelites set up memorial stones at certain locations to help them remember what the Lord had done in that place. We too need to create reminders for ourselves, lest we forget God’s gracious provision. Joshua 4:20-24 (NIV) 20 And Joshua set up at Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken out […]
Have you ever seen something that just didn’t make sense? How about finding two things that really don’t go together? Here is a list of oxymorons (incongruous expressions) that I came across. How many do you use in your everyday conversation? These phrases may sound contradictory, but there is nothing more contradicting than a grumpy […]
Our words have tremendous power. God used words to create the universe; by them, He spoke the world into existence. Proverbs 18:21 (NIV) “The tongue has the power of life and death…” What a terrifying and amazing tool we have right in our mouths! Our tongues have the power of life and death. Nothing else […]
Difficulties are inevitable, but complaining is optional. I’ve heard it said that some people don’t just complain occasionally; they complain recreationally. We all know people who are tethered to negativity. The problem is that negativity and ungratefulness result in faithlessness. You can’t be your best while living in negativity. Some people miss out on being […]
Your personality is one of the most significant determiners of your behavior. It makes you unique and influences your thinking, feeling, and acting. Studies have shown that awareness of your personality can predict job satisfaction, academic success, and even how well you’ll get along with others. No wonder personality is such a big topic of […]
One of the greatest attitudes to display when confrontation occurs is that of responsibility. Genuinely looking in the mirror and realizing that your actions, or maybe even your inaction, may have caused the issue, is a sign of maturity. Calling people out and quickly casting blame only causes others to back away from opening up. […]
A lot of money and study is put into the research of the human heart. We have made some fantastic discoveries with technology revealing the functions of the physical heart. But the most powerful and revealing study we could ever do would be the study on the condition of our spiritual heart. The Bible has […]
Inner commitments create external guardrails. Your core values act like a rudder for your decisions. When you pre-commit to a certain behavior, it is much easier to discipline yourself to follow through in the moment. Being prepared for what lies ahead empowers you to be successful when you get there. I like how boxer Joe […]
As Christians, we often hear about the concept of forgiveness being a significant aspect of God’s grace. While forgiveness is undoubtedly a crucial part of God’s grace, it is essential to recognize that His grace extends far beyond just this singular dimension. Grace is about empowerment. Grace empowers us to fulfill God’s purpose in our […]
John 4:23 “Yet a time is coming and has now come when true worshipers will worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.” God is actively seeking those on the earth that are reflecting His glory. He is not looking for the wisest person […]