Tag Archive | Encouragement
Bible has much to say about social skills
“You talk to much. You talk to much. I can’t believe the things that you say!” ~ George Thorogood. “Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.” ~ Proverbs 10:19 NLT. We’ve been around them before: the person who just won’t take a breath and shut their mouth long enough [...]
Christian vipers spit discouragement
Sadly there are people who will never come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, not because of the world’s influences, but because of the influence of people who claim to be Christian. In my life I’ve come across people who know how to smile, can quote bible scriptures by memory and purport to love [...]
Treat depression like cancer: purposeful
I’ve not had cancer, though I do know cancer victims. It’s an insidious disease that robs people of life. My purpose here is not to make light of cancer, but to help people understand that there is another form of cancer eating away at people and the cure requires treatment that is just as aggressive [...]
How can I walk with God if I can’t see Him?
How do you walk with God when you can’t see Him? I guess that’s why they call it “faith.” I just started reading a book titled: “Desiring God” by John Piper. It’s the 25th anniversary reference edition. I must admit I’ve not heard of this author before, much less the earlier title of the same [...]
Leadership 101: sharing the vision of success and prosperity
I heard a great sermon tonight from Joshua 1 that had within it several tenets of good leadership. For those familiar with the story, God tells Joshua he’s going to lead Israel across the Jordan River. Without specifics, God simply tells Joshua to go and claim the land on the other side of the river. [...]
Church is not something we do, it’s what we’re called to be
I stumbled upon an encouraging blog some time ago and have enjoyed reading it ever since. The blog’s author is a pastor in the Midwest and has an excellent way of writing and pointing to God’s truth. Reading this today I had a couple thoughts. The first took me to James 2 where James writes: [...]
He was 45; He only wanted to feel better
He was 45. He only wanted to feel better.. There’s really nothing I can add to this blog post. I discovered it when I learned that a blog post of my own had been linked from this one. I would encourage anyone and everyone to read it and take it to heart. We’re all called [...]
God’s timing is not our timing!
I recently found this blog and have enjoyed reading it. Hope you do too!
How my daughter teaches me about God’s character
Ever since my daughter was born 10 years ago this week God has afforded me a glimpse into His character, more so than in the past. I use the word “glimpse” because, if you recall the story from Exodus 33 where God passed by Moses while he hides in the cracks of the rocks, Moses [...]
When did Christian community become obsolete?
My best friend’s name is Steve. We’ve known each other since high school in the late 70’s. How this fits into topics I’ve already covered has to do with what happened in our lives over a 12-month period a few years ago. After the collapse of my marriage and the ensuing divorce Steve was there [...]
