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3 Biblical Responses to Others {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). We expect it. Often, though, we wish that "you" wasn't so all-inclusive. It can be harder to watch those we love struggle than it is to suffer ourselves. We don’t always know how to help....
Look Back to Bring Forth Thanksgiving {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
The Rev. Alexander Whyte was a Scottish minister and author of the 19th century known by his congregation as a man of an unwavering grateful spirit. Regardless of the circumstances, he seemed always to find something for which to be thankful. One of his parishioners...
Sincere ThanksGiving Through ThanksLiving {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Every year, I look forward to November’s main holiday, Thanksgiving. But I really desire to live a life of ThanksGiving to God by ThanksLiving for Him year-round. Although Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, I enjoy celebrating the time set aside for giving...
LINKUP! Kingdoms, Rulers… and God’s Sovereignty {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
The “Histomap,” originally published by Rand McNally in 1931, is an impressive chart fitting 4,000 years of historical information onto a 5-foot-long poster. It provides a reasonably accurate view of what was happening throughout the world while certain world powers...
Beware! Halloween Candy on Sale This Week {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Halloween candy is on sale this week. But before you snatch up your favorite treat, don’t let temptation trick you. We’ve given Eve a hard time for eating the forbidden fruit, but if it smelled like chocolate, I understand. Somebody knew women who like pottery, love...
Lord, Help My Countenance!
Sometimes all our favorite coping mechanisms fail us. Sometimes clearing our heads just makes the clutter in our hearts stand out more. Sometimes it’s not a matter of unbelief or challenging circumstances. Call it hormones. Label it mood. The fact is, sometimes...
Will Your Convictions Crack Under Pressure {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
“Your convictions are only as strong as they hold up under pressure.” — Streams in the Desert devotional Several years ago, our pastor presented the acronym “H.A.L.T.” while preaching about the importance of maintaining a balanced lifestyle and sound mind, especially...
7 Promises for Walking in Biblical Humility {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Humility. A characteristic missing from a “me” culture. A trait often overlooked when climbing the corporate ladder—any ladder going to the top. And a powerful attribute underestimated for leaders in ministry, coaching, business and more. It’s usually misunderstood in...
Whitewashed Tombs – When Our Walk Invalidates Our Talk
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. 28 So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of...
LINKUP! How Anger and Bitterness Affect Your Health {The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}
From the presidential debates to the mood on the streets; from our natural response to the current uncertainties and disruption of life, to the stock market’s volatility, it’s easy to see how fear, anxiety and anger threaten to steal our peace and joy these days....
Does My Time With God Have to Look Like Yours? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“What did you want to be when you grew up?” our small group leader asked. One by one, people offered sensible vocations. “From the time I was a boy, I wanted to be an eye doctor,” my optometrist said. “I wanted to be a preacher and pound the pulpit,” a Christian...
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