The call of Christians today is to let their heavenly citizenship inform their earthly citizenship (Philippians 3:20). We are “sojourners” and “exiles” (1Peter 2:11) commanded to maintain honorable lives before every human institution. Good citizenship in a Republic includes respecting governing authorities (1Peter 2:13; Romans 13:7) and being part of the process that installs representative leadership….
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Everyday Faith (James 3:1-12)
MOTIVATE The human body is fearfully and wonderfully made. Our body has many muscles: Largest muscle: gluteus maximus (buttocks!) Smallest muscle: middle ear; less than 1mm long Longest muscle: sartorius; runs length of upper thigh crossing down inside of knee and provides hip flex. Widest muscle: latissimus dorsi (lats); middle portion of back Most active…
Everyday Faith (James 2:14-26)
MOTIVATE Exhausted and feel empty. Basically sleepless. Easily distracted and unfocused. Irritable at almost anything. Quick fuse that is later deeply regretted. Frequently wondering how to create more hours in the day, while simultaneously hoping for each day to end as quickly as possible. If these are your symptoms, you join majority of other working…
Planning Power
Planning is powerful. Below are some reflections on the value of planning and to encourage prayerful action in life and ministry before the Lord. ◦ Planning glorifies God. Our God is worthy of excellence and effort. We cannot be perfect, but we can progress to become all God desires for our life and resources He…
Growing Godly Generations 