Copyright © Discipleship Journal magazine, 2006. The image I saw in the mirror that day was appalling. Cold, fearful eyes sunk into a ghostly white face as I leaned unsteadily on the bathroom counter for support. There was no trace …
Break out the work boots and don’t be afraid to get dirty! Get practical and invest in the goodness and potential of where you are right now. Jesus was born in a manger. That’s a trough for feeding animals, not a …
Sanctification is God’s gift and God’s will for His children. by Clinton E. Arnold, Discipleship Journal, July-Aug. 2006. My wife and I felt a pang of fear when we noticed that a mole on our son’s head had changed color …
“Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” – Luke 2:14 NLT From the publisher, Don Pape – I love the Christmas story. I never tire of hearing it told or …
“For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. His ruling authority will grow, and …
There is nothing we have or will experience that our heavenly father does not understand. His son took on our suffering in person. Will you remember this the next time you’re in a trial?
The table is the place where identity is born- the place where the story of our lives is retold, re-minded, and relived. Humans are wired for story and the table is the beating heart of our family narrative. Community has …
One of the central occurrences of the holiday season is the gathering of family and friends around a table. It is one of the rare times in our modern lives that the table becomes central in our homes. But what if …
Salvation is not dependent on your own morality or religious attainments. We must be absolutely clear about the truth of the gospel of salvation. Those who are truly saved are those who come to Jesus with the attitude expressed in …
