Martin Luther King, Jr. boldly declared, "I have a dream!" And it was this dream that helped ignite a generation to transform a nation- thus, a glorious illustration to the power of dreams. Granted, some dreams can be self-serving, self-promoting and vanity based. However, there are also those dreams planted in the heart of man …
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Linger Longer
The other day I realized how I was rushing my kids through dinner, in order to race them off to the showers and then race them off to bed - all so I could race to rest. Then it hit me, how easily I get caught up in this racing mentality. I do it when …
Why Witness?
One of the most frequently asked questions Christians receive revolves around what happens to people who have never heard the gospel. Perhaps they live in remote areas, or simply have never been introduced to the story of Christ. Do they go to hell? O.S. Hawkins, in his book, The Jesus Code, points out that if …
Dire Straits?
The story of the poor widow about to lose her children to debt collectors serves as a powerful reminder to God's loving provision in our life, but also to our divine responsibilities during this life: Trust: When she discovered her husband had left her with unpaid debts that could result in her children being taken …
“Role” Call
The problems of the world are so big, what good can one person do? At times, the odds against us simply appear too overwhelming - but just like a single grain of sand can tip the scales, so can one believer's call to duty be the tipping point for change: Called To Obedience: Is there …
Power of Provision
Various scenarios in my life have helped me realize and understand that the source of all my provisions isn't my job, my abilities, my paycheck, or who I know. Rather, it is God, and He alone is the One who sustains us through all circumstances, meets our needs and sharpens our faith. As a result, …
Worship At Work
When the birth of our Savior was announced to the shepherds, were they in the temple praying, relaxing on vacation, or out in the fields working? It's interesting to consider they were busy watching over their flocks on just another seemingly ordinary night (Luke 2:8). None the less, it was during these extended working hours …
Haunts That Hinder
Henry Thoreau wisely advised to, "never look back unless you are planning to go that way.” Yet, how many of us still break into a cold sweat when reminded of the things we once said & did? Thankfully, our past doesn't have to haunt, or hinder us. For our new life in Christ sets us …
Building Bridges
Sincere followers of Jesus Christ can still struggle at times when it comes to sharing their faith, especially when we're interacting with those holding different, or even divisive views. Thankfully, Scripture illustrates the components for effective communication & how they can be integrated to help maximize our efforts & proclamation of the gospel: Identification: We …
Open To Opportunities?
I recently embarked on my first mission trip, and to be honest, I hadn't planned on going anytime soon, but God literally removed any cause for me not to. So, I walked through the obvious open door set before me. Now, I realize this doesn't sound like the deeply passionate call shared by many who …
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