The only way you’ll ever achieve a goal on purpose is if you continue to press toward the goal…even when it seems impossible to get there. In basketball, the “full court press” is a term used to describe the extra pressure a team puts on its opponents. It’s both a defensive and offensive strategy because it has a two-fold goal…to keep the other team … Read the rest…
If there was ever anyone who knew and experienced the excellence of the knowledge of Christ…it was Paul. In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul describes some of his credentials as a Jew. He could confidently say he was a credible source of information for that faith. He said he was… circumcised the eighth day of the stock of Israel of the tribe of Benjamin a Hebrew … Read the rest…
Are you willing and/or able to supply what is lacking in others? That’s not a question that requires any false humility because we’re actually called by God to supply what is lacking in the lives of others. Think about it…if you’re a parent, you do this daily. Your children would be lacking nourishment, nurturing, cleanliness, shelter, and a giant list of other things if … Read the rest…
When Paul said “all seek their own” in Philippians 2:21, he didn’t mean every person in existence. It was a figure of speech…sort of like how we might say “all our friends are going to the game”. We don’t necessarily mean every friend we have or have ever had. So Paul was talking about some he thought he might choose from…someone he could send … Read the rest…
Christians need to “shine as lights in the world” because, as you may have noticed, it’s getting darker and darker with each passing day. If we’re rejoicing in our own Christian love but keeping our lights under baskets, can we truly say we have Christian love? I don’t think so. And here’s why. Think, for a second, about how you came to know Jesus … Read the rest…
I shared the audio version my words and music of faith, hope, and love…and a big dose of optimism in this week’s podcast. If you’ve been having a tough week…or if you’ve been looking for something to help you see the sunshine through the rain…stop looking and listen. In this podcast episode I shared articles about: how to not be anxious about everything remembering … Read the rest…
Is there a way to be both humbled and exalted? There sure is. The “humbled” part is something you can do. In fact, true humility should come from you and not be forced upon you. The “exalted” part will be done by God for those who love Him. Just think…a reward of exalted, eternal life, and we did nothing to earn it except love. … Read the rest…
