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A great new devo: The Faithbook of Jesus
One of our friends is Renee Johnson, who is getting close to releasing a great devotional book titled, “The Faithbook of Jesus”. You can pre order the book here. Check out some of these endorsements for her book: “Faithbook of Jesus” is a powerful and creative tool to reach out to 20-somethings to draw them [...]
How avoiding conflict – or life – can get you in real trouble
I’m reading the USA Today yesterday morning and see a picture of a 79 year-old woman robbing a bank. Why would a 79 year-old woman rob a bank? So this question got me thinking about life and relationship in general, which is hopefully why you read this blog I believe a 79 year-old woman robs [...]
What is righteousness?
In my devlotional yesterday (I’m reading “Be Still: 31 Days to a Deeper Meditative Prayer Life”.), I read Isaiah 32:17-18 four times using the Read, Reflect, Respond, Relax method utilized in the devotional. Verse 17 reads, “The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever.” So I [...]
Humility as Supreme Virtue
Humility is the supreme virtue according to Calvin, not only in attitude but in all of life. The Christian’s humility should shine forth into the pompous darkness of this world. It is neither our eloquence nor our brilliance that directs men to God; rather, it is God who directs men to Himself through the seeming [...]
What has your mind has you
My pastor Ken Werlein gave this quote today in regards to overcoming storms in your life: “What has your mind has you.” If you focus on what’s wrong in your life, you will experience the wrong. “One small stone and a sling of faith, that is all you need to make it.” (In regards to [...]
Bruises and Baby Squirrels
This last weekend I was not feeling very well. I had managed to snag the newest flu bug, but couldn’t bear to sit inside while the few remaining bits of seasonal warmth faded under the approaching blanket of fall. I pulled a chair out on the deck, closed my eyes, and tilted my head towards [...]
What does it mean to follow Jesus? A family devotional.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (7.3MB) | Embed I can not believe I’m doing this, but (because apparently I am going to do this) we are now recording our family devotionals, unedited and completely uncut! First, my hope is that you will use these as a stepping stone to having your own family [...]
Psalms for the soul
There are psalms for every type of situation, emotion, and need. Here are eight categories of psalms and some beloved psalms that fit in those categories. These psalms form a “School of Prayer,†teaching us the basic types of prayer. You can pray these psalms or use them as guides to write your own similar [...]
Hiding under the covers
Recently, a good friend was telling me about some of the trials her and her husband have been facing lately. Generally, she is a very strong and capable business woman, carrying herself as confident and collected in the face of every-day office matters.