As a leader, dealing with sin in others is every bit as difficult and frustrating as fighting our own.
Jesus reframed the idea of Sabbath-rest as a gift to be enjoyed, rather than a law to be obeyed.
Mistaking gifts for givens has many implications for me, and perhaps for you as well. I am grateful for gifts, but the givens (like air conditioning) are taken for granted.
This is the fifth in a series on reading the Bible. The Bible Project is a free resource that could boost your Bible reading.
“O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you” (Psalm 125:4). A heart in tune with God is a heart God will bless with all of his goodness.
What about your legacy? What will your great-grandchildren say about you 100 years from now? You may never be close to them, and maybe they won’t be able to recall your first name years from now, but they will stand in the shade of the trees you plant. You have no idea how much influence your life will have on future generations.
The natural consequences of sin aren’t always enough to deter us or to drive us to seek forgiveness.
Is it wrong to enjoy the fruit of our labor? Absolutely not! All analogies break down at some point, and the fruit tree is no exception. A fruit tree physically can’t partake of its own fruit. We can, and Scripture encourages us to do so!
“He made their hearts, so he understands everything they do” (Psalm 33:15, NLT). This is a good time to remember this verse because it reminds us to trust the Lord our God and Maker.
C.S. Lewis said, "No one knows how bad he is until he tries to be good." Despite this sobering fact, there are still things we can do when it comes to fighting sin.
To complete these three-month Bible reading challenge, you need around 90 Bible passages that each take about five minutes to read. Which passages should you choose? Here are three potential approaches.
Are you in a waiting season? Wait. Tell God all about your troubles. Know that he knows. Trust that he will guide and provide. Keep waiting until God says, "Go."
If you're like most Christians, then you want to read the Bible more often—and more consistently—than you have in the past.
People in the church couldn’t put their finger on the reasons, but the congregation had stopped growing and suffered division.
God can and will use even our poor choices and wrong decisions to bring us to the place where we are, a place where we now have the chance for recovery, and a new life with Jesus in control of their lives.
Deep reverence is true wisdom. Forsaking evil is real understanding. As bottom lines go, these parallel thoughts are truer than true.
Why do people who want to read the Bible more often struggle to follow through and do it? Here are some reasons.
To reflect Biblical principles in your leadership, you first need to understand those principles. Reading the Bible regularly helps you gain a deep understanding of and appreciation for the leadership principles – and examples – found in Scripture.
As ordinary as I am, I have something extraordinary to offer God, and so do you.
The question must be asked: Where will your pride lead you today?
