Do you have to believe in Jesus to be saved?
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God honors your NO
Every time I say no to something that would interfere with God’s calling on my life, he honors my step of obedience.
Suicide in America
I don’t know all the reasons for this American Happening.
But I do know this: we need you.
Come fill me again
I know spending time with God, friends and family, and writing fill me up. I know I have sacrificed what is fueling for what is immediate and/or acceptable.
Bearing witness
As I bear witness, I have hope that I can make a difference in the world.
We all bow
I have noticed how easy it is in my life to remove God from his place while replacing him with other things.
Did you expect your call to include power and authority?
I rarely think of the power or authority I have been given unless someone points it out. Rather, I am called to be a servant who delights in serving Jesus wherever he places me.
The emperor moth
When we are faced with difficult situations is our response an attempt to shortcut the God-ordained pressure of the circumstance?
Hurt or harm
When the Holy Spirit orchestrates pruning in our lives it hurts, but it is not harmful.
Ink marks and crimson stains
“But you should have seen me. Black and blue all over—and the President too.”
Why “walking” with God?
There is nothing greater than having the Lord by our side as we walk through life and spiritual growth.
One great distinction between managers and leaders
All great leaders are good managers, but not all great managers are good leaders.
Where is God leading me to change?
What have been the change agents in your life, those circumstances God used to transform you more into his likeness?
Living in the “what is”
When I sense worry crowding out the truth in my heart and mind, I repeat “What is true about God today?” and try not to focus on the “what if” of tomorrow.
Resurrection relationships
Are you or is someone you know hopeless, ashamed, grieving or doubtful? Jesus brings resurrection relationship to those struggles and whatever else we experience that tears down relationships.
Kirche or ekklesia?
Is your church more about mission or meeting?
Freeze!
When challenging circumstances surface, I’m learning that Jesus wants me to “freeze” in him rather than trying to escape by running away.
What is a true Wesleyan?
A representative system was devised by the Wesleyan Methodist Connection to answer the question, “What is a True Wesleyan?”
Why God can say “Praise me!”
God is the only being who can say, “Everyone praise me!” and it’s gloriously good for all.
Socks, shoes and a lot of love
On Valentine’s Day, we think about love as it relates to our spouses, sweethearts, children or parents. But we can show love in unexpected ways as well.
Replacing filters
The bad air filter reminded me how negative “spiritual filters” can prevent the Holy Spirit from working in my life.
How I overcame perfectionism
The pursuit of perfection leads to paralysis, but seeking progress leads to purpose. Consciously decide to value your progress over perfection. Focusing on excellence is healthy; pursuing perfection is not.
Duck, duck, joy!
When I have faced life’s hardships, joy is not at the top of my list of places to turn for strength. In fact, it’s quite often lost somewhere at the bottom. But I have been challenged to look at the role that joy plays in my life.
How to “make time” for the people in your life
One of the greatest challenges of a leader is to make people decisions. You just can’t see everyone.
