I’ve been reminded lately of the power of consistent habits and routines. To be honest, I’ve fallen into some old patterns I’ve been trying to change. It’s time for me to revisit the topic. Habits Habits affect our daily lives, our families, and our spiritual walk, whether we know it or not. A habit is…
Are you like me? Do you find it easier to take the path of least resistance? Does the thought of going against the flow sound like a lot of trouble? If so, you’re not alone. If we let our guard down, we all have a tendency to default to what is familiar and easy. Unfortunately,…
This month we’re celebrating Father’s Day. I grew up with a loving, supportive, godly dad, so I look forward to telling him (again) how much he means to me. That’s not true for everyone. As I grew up and encountered more of the world, I discovered some troubling things. One of those was valid reasons…
How do you know if a child is ready to accept Christ as their Lord and Savior? It’s a question important to parents, caregivers, and children’s leaders. Today we’re going to look at three key factors to consider. We’ll also discuss what to do if your child is not ready and explain how kids are…
What do you think of when I say “worship”? Do you think of smoke machines, colored lights, a band (with drums), and a few people holding microphones? Do you think of a grand cathedral, robes, incense, and hauntingly beautiful music with no instruments? Do you think of a group of people happily singing through a…
Work and rest. It’s a balance that’s hard to get right. For many years, I leaned heavily to the side of all work and little rest. I shared about ways God is changing my heart in this post. Here are some of my favorite books on work, productivity, rest, & sleep (not affiliate links). NOTE:…
Free will means we have a choice. God gave us this gift. When we choose not to obey God, that is called sin. The first sin recorded in Scripture and its consequences is called “original sin.” When we trust Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are set free from sin and death. The Holy Spirit comes to live inside us, and we get to live with God forever. How does predestination work with free will?
Are you familiar with the P.R.A.Y. acrostic? It’s a simple way to learn how to pray. I didn’t make it up, and I’m not sure who did, but I use this tool frequently. Too often, our prayers become like letters to Santa Claus. I want this and this and this and this. God is not…
I’ve never been very good at resting. I’ve made it my goal to use every minute of my time well, so I specialized in becoming more efficient (so I could do more). I constantly told myself that I had to finish whatever project I set myself before I could rest. Rest became a reward for…
Jesus told us to “make disciples” (Matt. 28:19). Are we missing the mark when we teach? I’m afraid too many classes are training Bible scholars rather than making disciples. There’s an important difference. The easiest way to teach a Bible lesson (for any age) is to teach the facts. We teach a Bible story and…
