Often when we read scripture, we relate ourselves to the people we read about. Sure, we can learn great lessons when we do that. We can discover great disciplines that draw us closer to God. But when Daniel faces a den of hungry lions, the story begins to sound very familiar. And if we dig just a little deeper, we’re reminded that it’s all about Jesus. It always has been and it always will be.
Jesus outlines a purpose for his followers: to take the Gospel to the world and make disciples. In Romans 12, Paul tells us how this is most effectively accomplished. We have to work together, allowing our different gifts to become our unified strength as we operate as the Body of Christ.
God’s plan is always better than our plan.
Doors have many functions, and Jesus, in His sovereignty, does many things for us. Jesus said, “I am the door.”
Being a disciple really just means learning from a master teacher. While we learn about God, what are we doing with that knowledge? Are we passing it on to others? Are we being invested in by more mature Believers? Discipleship is about multiplication, not addition.
Good is good… all the time. All the time… God is good!
Most people skip over the genealogy in the Bible, but understanding how God used an ordinary girl from the wrong side of the tracks to change the world gives us hope and purpose.
Conflict is inevitable. We are all passionate about things, and when our passions go unmet, it creates conflict. There is a way to manage and leverage conflict that honors God and honors our spouse.
God is wonder, and Christmas speaks to that unlike any other time of the year. Understanding His character helps us understand His wonder. Understanding His wonder helps us experience Him like never before.
The story of the prodigal son is a popular parable in the Bible. While most people focus on the son, it’s pretty interesting to look at this from the perspective of the father. What an amazing display of love, grace and mercy. And guess what? Our Heavenly Father has all those qualities to the max.