“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them – yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.” 1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV Are we good enough? Sitting with my son as he ate breakfast this...
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Envy
"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit." 1 Corinthians 12:4 I suffer from occasional bouts of spiritual gift envy. I have always admired worship leaders. Honestly, I have always admired anyone who can sing. I do not have that gift. Although, in my...
Leaders Liars Soldiers Spies
Numbers 13:27-28, 31 - "And they told him, "We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the...
Every Local Church as a College Classroom
When attending Bible College or seminary, attaining a systematic and historically, and theologically thorough understanding of the Gospel is essential. Those seeking to be leaders in ministry must have robust theology and discretion, or else they risk unintentionally...
How to Obey God and Respond Joyfully
Have you ever wondered, "How to obey God?" It's something we hear about a lot. You probably hear it in church, when people talk about the Bible and more. For many, this statement can feel confusing. How can I truly obey him? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQieRyIeFVE...
3 Simple Ways You Can Be A Godly Man
David was running for his life, from King Saul, again. Warriors from Gad came to help David while he was banished from the presence of Saul. They came to fight. Later they are described as crossing the Jordan at flood stage. It also says they put everyone to flight...
Why Do Bad Things Happen?
Why do bad things happen? This topic could probably be the question that is asked the most in this world for the present and future. I would suggest that the answer is one that perhaps satisfies the least, or does it? Fortunately for you, you have come to the right...
How To Be Righteous When Arguing
The breakfast was delicious! The two men had returned on the subway, one from a workout, the other from his church. They began a conversation, had some things in common, and decided to grab breakfast. The conversation went well for about ten minutes, and then...
Some Thoughts on How To Reconcile Relationships
They were driving down the expressway on their way to work. He usually dropped his wife off downtown, then went to his job. They were talking about an issue he was having with someone. He was not happy and was going to take action. His wife, tiring of his ranting,...
To Fear God Means To Be In Awe of His Might and Goodness
Some time ago, a journalist was interviewing a televangelist who was serving time in prison. He asked the man, "How did you get here? Didn't you love God?" and the minister said, "Oh, yes, I loved God. I just didn't fear him." What happened? And how? David explains in...
How to Be A Leader In A Crowded Space
Everybody is a leader. It's a crowded space. There's lots of options. So, how to be a leader amidst all of it? It can be tough. If there are so many leaders...why does everything seem so screwed up? "With upright heart he shepherded them and guided them with his...
How to Overcome Anxiety, Fear and Stress
Do you struggle with anxiety, stress, or fear? You're in good company. Many wonder about the solution, "how to overcome anxiety, stress, or fear?" Firstly, we should probably define a few things. Recently, we asked our community this question. On a scale of 1-10, do...