Sometimes it may feel impossible to live the Christian life - to do and be all the Bible teaches; and, in many ways it is, when left to our own strength, and ability. In fact, it is nearly impossible to live out an authentic Christian life apart from Jesus Christ - and that's the point. …
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When Fear & Faith Collide
Most of us struggle with fear, worry and anxiety at times. This is just a part of life, but we don't have to allow our fears to keep us in a cage. I recall when I was younger being very shy. And of course, being shy, I rarely spoke. This made me "different" from the …
A Cool Change
I am a Christian and yet, I can be prone to wander. I can be prone to seek my own interests. I can be prone to desire worldly pleasures. I can be prone to seek gains rather than give gifts. I can be prone to isolate, rather than congregate, and I can be prone to …
“But I’m Not Worthy”
The Saturday Night Live skit, Wayne's World immortalized the saying, "We're not worthy". However, I must admit, I occassionally feel the same sentiment in my Christian walk. For example, there are times before I'm about to teach Bible study class, I feel incapable and unworthy to do so. Thankfully, I know these thoughts aren't from …
Leading With Impact?
There is a story that tells of a former military general who once approached an officer trying to rally his soldiers to lift a large piece of timber into place. The men were struggling to do so and when the general inquired as to why the officer wasn't physically helping, the man quickly replied, "because …
Too Close For Comfort?
Why do some find it easy to make and keep lasting friendships while others struggle with allowing anyone to get too close? It's said that President Reagan was like this in his relationships - although extremely charismatic and engaging with most, few if any, ever made his inner circle. As we know, true friends are …
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