Bible, God, growing, Jesus, Mark, obedience, spiritual growth
Do you wish God would talk to you more often? I mean really speak to you, Spirit to spirit, communicating clearly with you even though it may be inaudible to the human ear? Are you tired of never knowing what God wants you to do? Are you bored with the Bible and often...
Bible, Cain, Genesis, God, grace, obedience, rules, sin
There is a rule of thumb for how we ought to live. It’s pretty simple, straight-forward. And I found it in Genesis 4 the other day. God is speaking with Cain after he offers a sacrifice to God Cain knew would be inadequate. If you do what is right, will you not...
believe, God, Jesus, Luke, obedience, Peter, spiritual growth
As a daddy leads a fearful, hesitant child toward a new situation, the Lord has been gently encouraging me – never forcing me – down a new path. He’s been quietly, compassionately, and consistently reassuring me, “Come this way. You’ll...
believe, Bible, God, growing, happiness, obedience, Proverbs, spiritual growth, trials, trust
I remember my first marathon. Maybe because it was my only marathon. I ran the whole thing – from the starting line, around the playground, around the open field behind the school, and to the finish line. Fifth grade Field Day. I was hand-picked by my P.E....
believe, Bible, elders, Exodus, faith, God, James, Mark, obedience, prayer
Truth be told, I’m not comfortable with the whole idea of anointing people with oil. It’s a mysterious, wacky religious right practice that I just don’t understand. It’s not a practice I’m very familiar with, having grown up with no...
Bible, discipline, fear, God, Jeremiah, obedience
Once upon a time, Israel disobeyed God year after year after year. Like a patient parent, He warned them time and time again, “Please don’t do this. Choose to obey.” He took the time to explain to them they were headed toward destruction and pain....
