I remember daydreaming as a child of what my life would be like when I was older. One of my favorite dreams was of having a family of my own. I remember this one particular family who lived next door to us very well. They seemed to represent the most idealistic family to me, because …
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Profit Points
Profit is defined as a gain, benefit and/or advantage. Thus, who doesn't prefer to profit in life? Even more powerful is when we learn to define profitability through God's eyes, rather than the world's. Here are a few of the ways, God reveals His Kingdom gains: Desire: What do we desire most? Is it more …
Overflow
What is overflow? One example would be when our cups are too full to hold any more. As a result, if more is poured in, there is an overflow. This is also a beautiful illustration of how our life with Christ can be. However, there are times we are tempted to try and catch the …
Made Better By Our Maker
Jesus tells us we can believe what we ask for in prayer will happen (Mark 11:24). Yet, if I'm truthful, this is difficult at times. What if what I'm asking for doesn't happen? Fortunately, this is where our trust in God's goodness steps in to help. For if we believe God loves us, cares for …
Blindsided By Blindspots
I recall witnessing a car wreck solely due to a blind spot. As one car was pulling out of a parking lot, the car kind enough to let them out were inadvertently blocking the view of oncoming traffic. As a result, when the car pulled out, it was blindsided by a car in the other …
Missing Out From Holding Out
At times, other Christians may say things like, "I'm just not where 'they' are in my faith". Or, "I will never be where 'they' are in my faith". My immediate thought is always, "Why not"? For none of us are superior in any way. For example, history proves how self-serving I'm capable of being. Therefore, …
Beyond The Wildest Dreams
My parents separated when I was young. So, whenever I learn of a marriage ending, I always relate to the children involved. As a child, I recall lying in bed at night dreaming of the day I was grown. I didn't know what I wanted to do yet, but I did know what I wanted to …
Cycles Of Reciprocity
Reciprocity dictates that to whoever is given, also gives. Wikipedia defines it as responding to a positive action with another positive action. Therefore, it stands to reason that as God gives to us, we are also to give. God blesses us with spiritual gifts, eternal life and sanctification, but most importantly, He has given us …
Loving Gomer
This is not Gomer from The Andy Griffith Show - but rather the harlot God called Hosea to marry and pursue despite her repeated infidelity (Hosea 3:3). Clearly, marriage can be challenging and even though we may not be faced with infidelity, we all struggle at times with loving our spouse the way God has …
