I was recently listening to Rolland Baker, a missionary living in Mozambique, and he gave the most thought-provoking message, It was titled “What will it take?” It led me to ask these questions... Have you ever thought about what it takes for you to love God? Have you ever thought about the reasons you really love God? Do you love Him because of your job promotion? Do you … [Read more...]
So, You Want to Serve?
When it comes to serving and ministry, there are so many misconceptions about the needs of people and how to meet those needs. Often, the needs themselves can outweigh the help that is being offered to meet them. I know that when I look at the needs of the world and even my community, it's overwhelming. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of … [Read more...]
Encouragement Bible: Boot Camp
There is a song that reminds you that sometimes you have to encourage yourself. As my baby sister heads to boot camp, I am reminded of this song. She will be going for eight weeks or so. Eight weeks without a chance to receive weekly spiritual edification from her pastor. Eight weeks without a chance to pick up the phone and call a family member or childhood friend when she … [Read more...]
Being Loved Well
So, I have this friend. Her name is Christy and we have been friends for about 15 years. Our friendship is not and has never been one where we see each other every day or talk to each other every day. She has lived in many different states over the past several years so our time together has been more about quality than quantity. Although she has been a tremendous influence … [Read more...]
Bible Memory Beginnings for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Before our son was born, the topic that Paul and I spent the most time discussing and praying about was Joseph's spiritual future. Spiritual future. If you've never heard that term before, take a second and let it soak in a bit. The spiritual future of your child is everything that you put before him or her, every lesson, good or bad you teach, every glimpse of Jesus in … [Read more...]
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