More than half of Americans (60%) refuse to make New Year’s resolutions…which isn’t a bad thing since 80% of those who do make resolutions won’t keep them. In fact, Jesus said, ‘simply let yes be yes and no be no.’ On the other hand, setting a goal is a slightly different venture. Life is theContinue reading “Skip the Resolutions & Set Some Goals”
Category Archives: Discipleship – Building Lives
Christian Character: Enjoy Peace & Security
Character is described aptly as ‘who you are when no one is looking.’ Christianity is not a self-improvement project; however, change becomes the desire of our heart once we know the King. We represent Christ. In fact, we are being transformed into His image. Accepting Christ as our Savior, Lord and Master restores us to relationshipContinue reading “Christian Character: Enjoy Peace & Security”
Parents as Builders
Integrity is the key to building a solid life that will last for eternity. The foundation upon which the builder’s life is established is critical. We can not transfer our foundation to the life of another, but we can live in such a way that our foundation is revealed as trustworthy, valuable and worth imitation.Continue reading “Parents as Builders”
Prayer: Growing Up in Christ
God parents each of us perfectly! Growing in grace and knowledge as Jesus did is an individual responsibility. But we all–whether we have children or not–have opportunities to disciple (or spiritually parent) others. This prayer guide is a tool ifor the growing up process–for ourselves and others. Parenting is a privilege and responsibility that allowsContinue reading “Prayer: Growing Up in Christ”
Building a Home
Understanding God’s design for the home is critical because it is what gives our home a solid foundation. No matter how long we have been married, we need to keep a scriptural view of marriage in the forefront of our mind. Marriage/Family is: • A declaration of ‘choosing to love.’ An imitation of God’s creation choice.Continue reading “Building a Home”
CHOICES matter
Satan is a deceptive angel. He is powerful. Each step away from Choosing God creates greater captivity. The work of walking in faith increases with each choice we make that is contrary to the will of God…but it doesn’t have to be so hard! Jesus overcame the world. He offers victory. No one is separatedContinue reading “CHOICES matter”
Cleaning out the heart
My animals often reveal things in my heart that I can easily manage or bury in day-to-day living. Yesterday was Gretchen’s turn to clean out my heart. It was hot and the week had been long and busy. I planned to stop by for a quick pat on the nose and a weight measurementContinue reading “Cleaning out the heart”
It’s too much. We can’t do it.
“This place is a wasteland. Send them on, Jesus. There’s not enough here to meet our needs…let alone their needs.” Do you ever look around your world and feel like that? The problems and the heartaches seem too big. The resources too meager. You’ve seen miracles…seen Jesus work but now you are tired. That’sContinue reading “It’s too much. We can’t do it.”
Bunnies are Bullies
BULLYING Current statistics indicate half of school-age children report having been bullied in the past month. A strong link exists between bullying and suicide–the leading cause of death for young people. Bullying is an increasing problem, but it isn’t a new problem nor is it confined to schools. Businesses bully, politicians bully, police bully, minoritiesContinue reading “Bunnies are Bullies”
Condition of Love
Love is not in very good shape in our world, is it? Hateful, despicable words are common. This world has a filter of self-indulgence, self-defense and self-promotion. Sadly, it is a filter used by religious folks as much as political leaders. In contrast, the filter of love is the character of God. The silver liningContinue reading “Condition of Love”
