2 Corinthians, abortion, Bible, Ephesians, God, growing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, marriage, ministry, pain, parenting, Philippians, power, self worth, spiritual growth
I’m not sure how it happened, but I seem to be friends with more and more people who are “green” and “organic” and “work out” and “don’t eat crap”. They never eat anything not grown in their own backyards,...
God, growing, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Luke, meaning of life, spiritual growth
Any given day, I’m concerned about a lot of things. Most of those things are trivial, as those of you who follow me on Twitter can attest to. (I’m just trying to expose you to quality music, entertain you with funny things my kids say, and wow you with...
Acts, Bible, God, growing, Holy Spirit, spiritual growth
Last Sunday our pastor talked about the Holy Spirit as a Comforter. Matt used the illustration of our children having comfort objects – blankets, stuffed animals, etc. – they can’t get to sleep without. For whatever reason, these raggedy objects calm...
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...
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....
