Everyday Christian Living: Repent and Rely
Do you need to make a U-turn in life?
If you are struggling to walk in freedom each day, maybe you need to turn around and go the other way!
Everyday Christian Living: Receive and Rest
Are you a control freak (like me)?
I have trouble letting go. I am always trying to make all things work out the way I desire.
It's easy to live for Christ when blessings that we see as good things come our way. But how can we do this when blessings from God take me down a road that doesn't line up with my hopes and dreams?
Everyday Christian Living: Reflect & Rejoice
Take some time to reflect on what happened in your life yesterday.
What blessings from yesterday are you thankful for?
Everyday Christian Living
Christians look forward to heaven in the sweet by and by.
But how are we to live in the nasty now and now?
Real Joy in Tough Times: Run the Race
How are JOY and RUNNING related?
When a runner has his eyes on the prize ahead of him, the motivation to endure the struggles of the race becomes …. you guessed it - JOY!
Real Joy in Tough Times: Good Medicine
Did you know that JOY is the best medicine?
God’s JOY in your heart is healing and strength for YOU, and for the people around you!
Real Joy in Tough Times: And So Much More
Have you ever been so joyful that it was hard to express how you feel?
The gift of salvation gives us THAT kind of joy!
Real Joy in Tough Times: Joy’s Friends
What overflows in your life when you have a heart of joy?
Meet joy’s friends.
Real Joy in Tough Times: When Sin Steals Joy
Do you feel far away from God?
Have you lost the joy you experienced when you were near Him last?
Then you are in good company.
King David felt the same way! But he didn’t stay far away from God. And you don’t have to either!
Real Joy in Tough Times: Rejoice Always! Really?
How are you bearing up under the WEIGHT of life’s circumstances?
You can experience the freedom of JOY even when the WEIGHT of life feels heavy!
Real Joy in Tough Times
Have you ever seen someone who seemed to have joy - REAL JOY - in the middle of a difficult time in life?
How is this possible?
Why Do We Need the Church? Bearing Burdens
In the church, we are pretty good at bearing one another’s burdens when someone needs encouragement or some kind of ministry.
But we seem a little uncomfortable to bear one another’s burdens in regard to sin as it says in Galatians 6. What should we do?
Why Do We Need the Church? Encourage One Another
Does your church have cheerleaders?
The body of Christ is the perfect place to find encouragers when you are walking through dark days, find a smile when your heart is weary, and lift you up when you are down!
Why Do We Need the Church? Serving One Another
Whose job is it to serve others within the body of Christ? Our pastor? Church leaders?
You don’t need a title to serve - you just need a heart to serve.
Why Do We Need the Church? Praying for One Another
Pray for me, please.
Have you said this to someone lately? or had someone say it to you?
Praying for one another is one of the greatest ministries and benefits of the church. Keep reading to find out how Gina and I have been blessed by the prayers of our friends and family over the past year!
Why Do We Need the Church? Encouragement
One of the most special items I have in my office is a wooden box.
Keep reading to find out what is in the box and why it is so special to me - and how it connects to why we need the church!
Why Do We Need the Church? Share the Keys
While her tactics could have used some softening, when 6-year-old Anna shared Jesus with 5-year-old Will, she was acting as the church was intended to act - sharing the keys of the kingdom with others!
Why Do We Need the Church? Connection as a Family
Even with all its imperfections, I’ve seen the church live up to the description from the book of Acts as a “household of faith” - a family like no other that cares for its own.
Keep reading to find out about Uncle Henry, Aunt Polly, and Tommy from North Mississippi, a precious family from Tennessee, and the “households of faith” who stepped in to surround these families during their times of need.
Why Do We Need the Church? Connection for Deep Roots
Is there any benefit from belonging to a church family?
Oh yes! And if you aren’t sure, give it a try!
