Taming the Tongue
Remember the old saying, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? What a lie that turned out to be! Words do hurt.
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Discipleship & Growth
Grow deeper in your walk with Christ. These articles offer practical wisdom, biblical teaching, and real-life stories to help you follow Jesus faithfully, cultivate spiritual maturity, and disciple others on their journey of faith.
Abiding In Him Devotional, Discipleship & Growth, Leadership & Vision
Big ‘Buts’ in the Bible
I once preached a sermon series called “Big ‘Buts’ in the Bible.” Yep, you read that right. “But” is a very important word. In Greek it is the word “alla.”
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The Risk You Must Take
What makes people want to count others more significant than themselves? In Paul’s estimation, the answer is found in Philippians 2.
IOUS Bible Approach
The I-O-U-S approach keeps us from rushing into Bible reading flippantly, missing the Holy Spirit’s guidance in our quiet time.
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Your Delays Are Not Defeats
Even when His plan seems to be interrupted at times, as in Ezra’s account, the Almighty steps in at just the right time to unveil His redemptive plan.
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Unless The Lord Builds the House
Whenever we leave the Lord out of our labor, we sabotage our own endeavors and undermine our own hard work.
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Don’t Take Rejection Too Personally
Where God’s enterprise and His glory is your goal, man’s rejection will always be embraced as divine redirection into greater purpose.
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Scrapping Your Way Through a Slump
None of us are immune to slumps in life. What makes the Bible so relatable is that when we read about a person’s strengths we also get the revelation of their weaknesses.
Abiding In Him Devotional, Discipleship & Growth
Blame Shifting: It’s the Nachos’ Fault
It’s convenient for us to cast external blame for our behavior, addictions, troubles, and outcomes related to the choices we have made in life.
Abiding In Him Devotional, Discipleship & Growth
“Souled” Out: Loving This World Too Much
Your soul—that invisible and eternal part of you—is the most important part of who you are. Your soul is the real you. Everything else is just temporary.