It can be a painful thing not to keep your eyes on your own path. In college, I played rugby, which is a sport that involves a lot of running. To keep our conditioning runs interesting, our team decided to …
[maxbutton id=”28″] Blessing and cursing are polar opposites. Blessing flows out of generosity of spirit that desires good for another, while cursing is inspired by evil intent. Blessing builds up; cursing tears down. Blessing invites others to draw near; cursing …
It is normal for a Christian to have occasional doubts about salvation. Persistent doubts, however, are a source of major concern. And although no doubts should be ignored, chronic worries about salvation must be resolved. Conversely, it is typical for …
As a pastor, the two main reasons I have heard people give for not being active in the local church are (1) people in the church seem just as lousy as everybody else, and (2) with so much evil and …
[maxbutton id=”25″] According to sociological studies, what do Americans do on a daily basis more often than go to work? Pray.[i] Prayer is not only something that happens often in our lives; it’s also something that increases significantly as we …
One-to-one discipling gives growing believers not only some important training and guidance, but a new friendship at a time when they really desire it. No one wants to be just part of the herd. We all long for personal relationships. …
A man happened to be walking along the streets of the city, when suddenly an armed robber approached him and ordered, “Your money or your life!” There was a long pause, and the man did nothing. He just stood there. …
[maxbutton id=”24″] On September 13, 1858, the steamship Austria caught fire and sank in the Atlantic, killing all but 89 of the 542 passengers. One survivor told how he and five Christian friends stood between the fire behind them and …
There are many occasions when a thoughtful blessing can be a special gift for someone to treasure. Consider giving a blessing to your child at a pivotal age, a friend with a milestone birthday, an engaged couple, a toast at …
Acta non verba. Deeds not words. As we prepare to honor our fathers on the third Sunday in June, I would like to share an unforgettable story about my father, Ernie Goble. This story is seldom told because it is …