God does not consider independence from Him as something to strive toward. As we mature in our faith and deepen our intimacy with Him, we become more Christ-like in our daily decisions. To put it in the vernacular, we do become a chip off the old block. As much as this pleases our Heavenly Father, […]
Dependence on God
Praying in the Name of Jesus – An Ambassador’s Role
Matthew 18:19–20 “If two of you on earth agree to ask for anything, it will be done for them by my Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in my name, there I am among them.” When Jesus says “in my name,” He is not giving us a magic […]
What was John’s Secret to Longevity?
What made John the apostle? I mean… what transformed this man into the one to whom Jesus entrusted the Book of Revelation? We first encounter John in Mark 10:34, fishing with his brother and father – just doing the family business. At a simple invitation by a man they hardly knew, James and John leapt […]
It’s Exhilarating to Divert From a Beaten Path
It’s exhilarating when we divert from old sinful paths and head toward the route God now sets before us. We grow sick and tired of looking at the same old scenery on the same old roads. After all, we are well-acquainted with every pothole the road brought us. We’ve wandered around the same mountain countless […]
As Long as You know Whose You are and Who You Are You’ll do Fine
The older I become, the more I realize how little I know and how little I act upon what I do know. Although I have been gifted with a slightly above average intelligence, I am not always wise. All too often, I reach conclusions through faulty logic that is clouded by unhealthy thought patterns. I’ve […]
Prepare But Be Prepared to Lean on the Lord
“Honey! Guess what? We’re finally pregnant!” With those triumphant words, Sally and Joe begin one of life’s most bewildering journeys. Sally suffers stomach-churning morning sickness; Joe pops antacids as he checks and rechecks their financial investments. As Sally’s belly grows, so does Joe’s Honey-Do list. He renovates the home office into a nursery and trades […]