Salt is essential for life in general. Small amounts of salt are needed for certain types of plants. Our bodies utilize the sodium in salt. Salt was once a valuable…
Peace is something sorely lacking in our world today. Nations and their leaders are at odds with each other. Animosity exists among leaders within nations. Even in local communities we…
Let’s be the hands of Jesus by pointing and guiding others to this righteousness of which Jesus speaks. You and I can make the lives of those around us and ultimately this community better if we will do that. However, we must not forget. We cannot lead others to a place where we have not gone ourselves. Do you hunger and thirst for this righteousness of which Jesus spoke? Are you seeking first God’s kingdom and His righteousness? If not, you will never reach a point in life where you are truly satisfied, because eternity beckons in your heart.
More and more people are calling for the church to somehow reclaim its place at the helm of societal change. Change begins with you. Change begins with each one of…
Perhaps in your lifetime you have heard the words, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery . . .” These words come from an Irish poet by the name of…
You and I are the recipients of God’s compassion, not because of some extraordinary goodness within us, but because of God’s great compassion. “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.” (Psalm 103:8) Just as children seek to imitate their parents, so we are to imitate our heavenly Father. It is the only way we will change the world in which we live.
Many of you know what it means to “repurpose” something — you, no doubt, have done it at some point in your lives. It means that we give something a…
Have you ever stopped to consider the power and effectiveness of your prayers. Great things happen in this world because God’s people pray. Imagine what can happen if all of…
People who are students of Jesus consider the cost—am I willing to obey Jesus above everyone else I am close to, do I have what it takes to finish, am I strong enough to face the enemy, make difficult decisions in light of my commitment, and do what is needed to keep my commitment? Students of Jesus learn Jesus, disciples do so much more.