Preparing to honour God in big situations
Jesus did big things. So did his early followers. They spoke boldly even in the face of violent opposition. They loved enemies, turned the other cheek, gave freely, and laid down their lives for others....
in growing, habits, hope, thessalonians
Hope lifts you forward
Is it possible to experience joy in the midst of affliction? Yes it is. This isn’t a message you hear very often, but it’s true. But how? The answer has to do with hope. Not...
I have calmed and quieted my soul
The battle is waged from a place of stillness. If an army is in chaos, it’s not going to respond very well when the enemy strikes. If a soldier is always fatigued and confused about...
in faith, fear, generosity, glorifying God, humility, Jesus, priorities, proverbs, purpose, reason, simplicity, wisdom, worship
Memorable is Portable: The Most Famous Proverbs, Part 1
We’ve seen it play out a hundred times in movies or books. A village is under attack. The people need to flee. “Only take what is necessary! Leave everything else behind!” Forget furniture, food or...
in God's help, God's power, prayers
God helps those who… ask for help
You’ve most likely heard it before: “God helps those who help themselves.” Did you know that’s not actually in the Bible? It makes it sound like God only helps those who are already strong, and...
Doing what’s right with the time you have left
“Life is short.” “Seize the day.” For thousands of years people have known that their lives have an end date. But knowing your priorities and living by them are two different things. When Harry Chapin...
The Lord does battle for you
It’s a psalm for approaching danger, fear, pestilence, and battle. Soldiers are known to keep it in their pockets. Others have kept the words in lockets around their necks to ward off evil. Psalm 91...
When you feel like God has let you down
Afflicted. Alone. Despairing. Disappointed. That’s what Heman felt. He was the author of Psalm 88, sometimes called the darkest of the psalms. Other psalms end on a upswing, but not this one. Not only does...
Be still and know that I am God
It’s easy to lose perspective when facing uncertainty, fear or dread. Our brains can zero-in exclusively on our problems. That’s why regaining perspective is so important. Perspective is about seeing the bigger picture and right-sizing...
in faith, fear, God's power, hope, Jesus Christ, mercy, The Psalms
The Lord is my Shepherd. What does Psalm 23 mean for us today?
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want…” These words begin the world’s most famous psalm. It is said at funerals. It is memorized, tattooed on arms, and underlined in Bibles. Drawing from his...