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Seeking God’s Perspective on Life’s Journey
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September 19, 2023 – Spiritual Gifts
In 1 Corinthians 12-14 Paul provides extensive teaching on spiritual gifts. He also offers instruction in Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. Spiritual gifts are skills that the Holy Spirit endows followers of Jesus with. Spiritual gifts are specifically intended for the...
September 12, 2023 – Jesus Taught Us How to Pray
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re praying “right,” let me just state I don’t believe there is a “right” way to pray. Prayer is simply communication, between you and God. Still, Jesus has much to tell us about prayer: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites,...
September 5, 2023 – Can We Ask God for That?
A friend of mine and his wife served as missionaries in Austria. One of the couples they were trying to lead to Christ was the Mittermeyers, who owned the local drug store. They had spent considerable time getting to know the Mittermeyers and spending time with...
August 29, 2023 – Giving Through God’s Provision
My friend Rob tells a touching story of faith from his childhood. The church Rob attended with his family was very missions minded. Once a year the church held a missions conference that featured missionaries and God’s work from around the world. The church also gave...
August 22, 2023 – Triumphant Love
A friend of mine shared a touching story of boots-on-the-ground love. Fred was a pastor at a large church. A fringe couple in his church was very needy and often came to the church asking for financial aid. Both parents were disabled, though ambulatory, and they had...
August 15, 2023 – The Guidance of the Holy Spirit
Getting lost is never fun. As a fisherman or hunter, being able to locate our exact position and areas where fish and wildlife frequent is a critical consideration. In the early 1990s, Hummingbird Corporation put out a portable depth-finder with Global Positioning...
August 8, 2023 – Life’s Perspective
Look around. What do you see? Life is happening everywhere. People get up, go to work, go to school, take care of business, take care of kids, take out the trash…. but what’s it all about? How we view the world affects how we experience life. Our answers to the big...
August 1, 2023 – The Product of Pain
We all love our comfort. Americans spend lots of money on plush recliners, deluxe mattresses, luxurious sheets, and even swanky shoes—all promising “ultimate comfort.” Life isn’t always comfortable though. In fact, a lot of life is just plain hard. If we respond...
July 25, 2023 – You Are Never Alone
In Acts 18 we catch a glimpse into Paul’s life as an activist and ambassador for Christ. As he spoke to the Jews about the Christ they had crucified, the crowds became furious with Paul. When Paul saw the intensity of those who opposed him and the Good News, he was...
July 18, 2023 – No Wasted Time
Many men I know struggle with priorities and balance. As they measure their passion for success considering God’s Word, they begin to question their perspective. Some highly successful business leaders have shared with me their personal stories about the price they...
July 11, 2023–A Case of Mistaken Identity
More and more these days I meet people who say, “I’m a Christian, but I don’t go to church.” Some who say this communicate a sense of liberty—that they’ve been freed from the burden of attending a church. Some people have been so wounded by a church that they swear...
July 4, 2023–Battle-Ready
Lately, it has become more and more apparent to me that we are in a spiritual battle, and I was reminded of God’s faithfulness to His people almost 3,500 years ago. Under the leadership of Moses, God had enabled the Israelites to endure many hardships during their 40...
June 27, 2023 – A Renewed Mind
Life has a way of throwing curve balls at us. What I have found is that our response to what happens to us is as important, if not more so, than the actual trials we face. Because we know that God’s presence and power are with us, it makes total sense that we can...
June 20, 2023 –O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing!
“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions.” – Isaiah 43:25 One of my historical heroes was the great song composer Charles Wesley. He has given us hundreds of great hymns and praise choruses to enjoy. He and his brother, John, have provided so much...
June 13, 2023 – Living More Simply
Whenever I backpack or go on an extended hunt, I like to travel as light as possible. Even a few pounds of unneeded weight can really make a difference when you’re climbing a significant elevation gain. A friend of mine got into ultra-light backpacking and had his...