If we are Christ followers, we’re not raising mere dependents—we’re raising up disciples! Our children will do what we say for only a little while; soon they will begin doing what we do. Their eyes are watching what we do, …
This excerpt is taken from a conversation between two men, one who is mentoring another along the spiritual path toward acceptance in Jesus. We are joining this dialogue when the two, who have already met several times, are meeting at …
Communication, or lack thereof, can either make or break a marriage. Being a Christian does not exempt a person from being a poor communicator; we all must be diligent to communicate with our spouses in such a way that we’re …
A study of the grace of God is a study in contrast, a contrast between the desperate plight of mankind and the abundant and gracious remedy God has provided for us through Christ Jesus. This contrast is beautifully described in …
Prayer requires persistence. In the book of Luke, immediately after teaching the disciples to pray, Jesus says this: Suppose you have a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say, “Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; a …
Sharing your faith with friends or neighbors creates anxiety for a lot of Christians, but at Christmas, people are more open to talking about Jesus than at any other time of year. Maybe you’ve been praying about someone for a …
Are you in full-time ministry? Then you probably are familiar with fundraising in some form or another. Let’s talk specifics for completing an end-of-year (or start-of-year) funding appeal. End-of-year appeal letters should be part of every mission worker’s funding strategy. …
Read more13 Point Checklist for Funding Your Ministry at Year End
It was Picasso who said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” What I believe Picasso is referring to is a loss of imagination. Imagination is the force that trespasses …
And Mary said, Yes, I see it all now: I’m the Lord’s maid, ready to serve. Let it be with me just as you say. Then the angel left her. —Luke 1:38, MSG Okay, so I’m not about to …
“The Convent of the Blessed Virgin Mary” reads the arched sign above the door. There’s precious little peace and quiet in a mother’s life, but here I am, standing unexpectedly at the entrance to this chapel. The open doors draw …