For a better life and a better eternity
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him…”
–Philippians 3:7-9 (ESV)
[Read more…] about Tough Questions I’ve Had to Ask Myself This Week
When I realized I could start my day without prayer, but not without coffee, I knew I had a problem.
When I realized I could go a whole day without getting into God’s book, but not without getting on Facebook, I knew I had a problem.
When I realized I could go a whole week without seeing any of my brethren, but not without seeing my favorite tv characters, I knew I had a problem.
When I realized I could go a whole month without recommending Jesus to anyone, but not without recommending my favorite movies, I knew I had a problem.
Probably more than one.
Don’t look at a map. Which way do you have to drive from Reno, Nevada to get to San Diego, California? Do you need to go north or south? Do you need to go east or west? Think about it. Got your answer? Keep reading to find out the truth. [Read more…] about The Bible Isn’t Tidy OR 1 of Our Top Struggles with Bible Study
Most of us love the psalms. They hit us right where we are. They move us to praise God, love God, honor God. They help us deal with some of the difficulties we face in life. But if you’re like me, you always feel like you are missing something when you read one. You know there is a deeper meaning, you just can’t seem to grasp it. Maybe I can help.
We are at war. We may not be able to see the advance of infantry, armory, and cavalry; but we can see the advance of heathenism, hedonism, and individualism. We may not be able to see bombed and burning buildings; but we can see broken and battered homes. We may not be able to see prisoners of war caught in torture camps; but we can see sheep without a shepherd, distressed and downcast, caught in cults, false teaching churches, and dead-end philosophies. We may not see the injured, crippled, and maimed lying in hospitals; but we can see the walking wounded, lying down spiritually because they have no strength to go on. We are at war. And as such, we must learn how to suit up for battle.
[Read more…] about The #1 Way to Put on God’s Armor and Be Ready for Today’s Battle
I am totally psyched up about a Bible study tool I purchased this weekend. I not only purchased it for me, but I purchased one for each of my kids as well. I have no doubt this tool is going to take my personal study and my family study to the next level. I couldn’t wait to get back here and share this with you. The tool is called the Journible™
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