Is Common-Sense Christian a misnomer? What role does common sense play in the lives of those who follow Christ? Maybe it’s time to rely on supernatural sense, given by the Spirit instead. … More Common Sense Versus Supernatural Sense
Is anything certain in this world today? How do we function with such uncertainty? By His grace. … More Gracious Uncertainty
From beginning to the end, this life is full of struggles. Our challenge is to determine what is worth our efforts. Often it’s not what we can see that requires our energies but the unseen. Thankfully, we’re not in this fight alone. … More The Good Fight
Why do I hang on to Oswald Chambers’ classic devotional, My Utmost for His Highest? Because it leads me to God. … More Signs of Devotion
Discipleship grows us to the point of knowing God is there even when everything else tells us he’s not. … More The Purpose of Discipleship
I have a vivid memory from my childhood, and it’s not a pretty one. While I don’t remember what prompted the outburst, I had a temper-tantrum in my mother’s presence and told her, “I’m tired of being good! It’s too hard!” I was obviously exasperated about something, and my parents’ guidance on good behavior had … More It takes effort
It’s been a busy week of interviews at the library. With a couple of positions open, I’ve interviewed about eight different people. When I say different, I mean different, unique, interesting. You learn a lot about human nature when you ask the same question to more than one person. Each one brings their own background, … More Making an impression
Written: October 21, 2016 Many of us know the verses about putting on the full armour of God — why? “so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against … the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of … More Impulsiveness