People Need Relationship
When God created Adam, he did so in a unique and personal way: “The Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature” …
Unhindered Abundance
Breaking Free From Painful Memories
There is an old saying that “time heals all wounds.” The idea is that healing for damaged emotions as a result of traumatic or distressing events happens automatically with the passing of time. The truth, however, is that time alone …
How My Worldview Influences My Heart
A worldview is a philosophical term that refers to how we view reality and the purpose of life. Author and editor James W. Sire provided a helpful definition: A worldview is a commitment, a fundamental orientation of the heart, that …
The Battle for Shalom
Prior to Jesus’ statement about the abundant life in John 10:10, he says that Satan is a “thief [who] comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” Jesus is pointing out that Satan will do everything he can to keep …
The Three Ingredients for Christ Formation
In 2010, I was standing at the finish line of the Los Angeles Marathon, waiting to cheer for my oldest daughter as she completed her race. I remember watching the runners and thinking how normal they all looked (well, at …
What Is Christ-Formation?
In 2 Corinthians 3:18, Paul writes: “We all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.” …