“In the upshot there is only one answer for the preacher who wonders whether he is worthy to preach the sermon he has composed or for the writer who wonders whether he is worthy to write the religious book he is working on. The answer is: Of course not. To ask yourself: Am I worthy…
“Try to give your agenda to God. Keep saying, ‘Your will be done, not mine.’ Give every part of your heart and your time to God and let God tell you what to do, where to go, when and how to respond. God does not want you to destroy yourself. Exhaustion, burnout, and depression are…
The naïve are gullible and show no discernment. They accept anything and lack the ability to evaluate ideas and suggestions. The naïve don’t consider the moral consequences of their actions. In Proverbs 6-7, the naive will stumble in their finances, work, character and love life if they live without discernment. The Boy Scout motto, “Be…
Each of us often get focused on work and activity without spending sufficient time in prayer and relaxation. It could be our business or even ministry work that have worthy goals. Most of the goals of the modern church can be accomplished without God. All we need is people, money and a common objective. Achieving…
Many people waste their life on earth. They don’t make the most of their time. John Piper wrote, “Fight for us, O God, that we not drift numb and blind and foolish into vain and empty excitements. Life is too short, too precious, too painful to waste on worldly bubbles that burst. Heaven is too…
Have you ever experienced unfair working conditions because of your Christian convictions? I once worked at a job where my boss continued to intimidate and micro-manage me because I led a Bible study during the noon hour. He got very upset when one of the participants invited him to the study. Sometimes your working conditions…
The day-to-day grind of life can be boring and tedious. We long for excitement. Even those working at compelling jobs often get tired of the routine. We may pursue indoor activities like woodworking or dancing for a change of pace. Others prefer outdoor activities–gardening, sailing, golfing, hunting or fishing. Marriage is the most significant relationship of life, but it can lose its spark…