When revenge or self-preservation motivate our solutions to problems, God will still have the last say in the matter. Jacob, Simeon, and Levi would all pay a price in how they handled the attack on Dinah. … More Gems from Genesis: Chapter 34
Living overseas brings a new perspective to the celebration of Independence Day for most Americans. Living in Christ brings an even starker contrast to what freedom truly means. Happy … More Freedom Days
What you choose to take overseas inevitably looks a lot different from what you bring back. Listening and asking questions will help you find a balance as you go. … More Packing Up
Investing in others not only prepares them for ministry but allows us to leave the work in their hands when it’s time for us to move on. Are you working yourself out of a job or holding on? … More Multiplication
Change is hard, even when God is clearly closing a door to service. Leaving behind empowered and blessed group to carry on the work is a great boost to our own ability to leave with grace and peace. … More Finishing the Race
Nothing can get better if you do nothing about it. Change only comes with an act of the will. Forgiveness comes that way too. … More Impatient
Feeling loaded down by the struggles of this life? Share your load with Jesus and others in the Body of Christ. Find relief and strength through vulnerability and trust. … More But Not
Too much stuff can hinder the ability to move quickly and live lightly. What can you do today to clear the clutter in your life? … More Clearing the Clutter
Do you try to ignore the reality of sin? Hard to do these days, or any day for that matter? The good thing about sin is that there is a solution, but you have to make a choice to find it. … More Is Sin Real?
Sometimes, actually most of the time, the process to being made useful for service is messy and painful. When we are willing to go through it, he blesses us by allowing us to see the beauty he brings to the lives of others. … More Life out of Mess