Do you get discouraged that many Christians are indistinguishable from unbelievers? Their compromising lifestyles conform to the world. Instead of being on fire for God, they are lukewarm. Passiveness instead of passion becomes their calling card. They re
Our culture is feeling the result of a mentorless, fatherless generation with a growing chasm between generations. Luke had a similar passion when writing His gospel. He wanted to turn the hearts of the fathers to their children so the rebellious accept t
We don’t consider systems very often in creating healthy community dynamics. Spiritual & civic leaders, individuals at the grassroots and the body of Christ must work together so people can experience grace and peace. Leaders should build unity, opportunities and justice that reflect God’s character. Individuals can be good examples in pointing people to Christ….
I have seen God intervene in miraculous ways where the right person provided just what I needed at a critical time. I was unemployed and my wife met two ladies in the nursery who gave her a lead that led me into a new career. I have met people by “accident” who gave me an…
In facing trials and tough circumstances, you have choices to make. Will you do it your way or God’s way? Will you do in in your strength or through God’s empowerment? Will you be bitter or praise God for the opportunity to glorify Him? These were the choices that Samuel and Saul faced. Samuel decided…
God comes to you during your most vulnerable times. I’m thankful God doesn’t hold grudges. When you suffer the loss of a loved one, God visits you. When you experience evil unjustly, God visits you. When you have sinned and don’t serve it, God visits you. No matter how I feel, God is always faithful,…
James Trunzo, a Manhattan architect who designs automated environments, comments, “Technology is increasing the heartbeat. We are inundated with information. The mind can’t handle it all. The pace is so fast now, I sometimes feel like a gunfighter dodging bullets.” We try to shove everything into as little time as possible. We become obsessed with…
Many people seek pills to deaden the pain. According to a study by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), there was a fourfold increase nationally in treatment admissions for prescription pain-pill abuse during the past decade. The increase spans every age, gender, race, ethnicity, education, employment level and region. Is there a…
It’s easy to make ministry or any good activity your mistress. I got very involved in Promise Keepers ministry, but missed my most important ministry, my wife and children. Working too hard in business or any worthwhile endeavor can prevent us from developing close relationships with God and others, thereby disobeying the Great Commandment (Matt….
John Adams once said, “There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.” Many teachers and administrators are quitting public schools because children are unruly. They haven’t been taught how to live by their parents. There is a time and place for fathers to exhort and…
A culture of comfort has superseded a culture of mission in many of our churches. Too many “Christians” are busy playing church instead of seeking the heart of Jesus. In many cases the church is like a country club where Scripture is manipulated so people can become richer and more popular, but unfortunately, more worldly. As…
Businesses submit a profit and loss statement to measure whether their material, human and financial resources are being used effectively to make a product or offer a service. With God, you gain an even better and more meaningful profit if you praise and follow His leadership. What are the reasons to praise God? He is…