Better To Know Others Well Than To Be Well Known

Better To Know Others Well Than To Be Well Known

In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. Acts 9:36 (NIV) Caught off guard, I turned away so she couldn’t see my face. My friend didn’t mean to be malicious, but her careless words left me seething. What did she…

When Jesus lives in us, His character shines through us. By putting on godly virtues like clothing, we can reflect Jesus to the world.

How To Choose Clothing That Will Reflect Jesus

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.—Colossians 3:12 (NIV) A father once told his young daughter that being a Christian means Jesus lives inside of us. “But Daddy,” she exclaimed, “Jesus is bigger than me. If He lived inside of me, He would poke…

Our lives on earth are brief in comparison to eternity in Heaven. But we can still create beauty with them if we live with intentionality.

Learning How To Make Our Brief Lives Beautiful

Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” —James 4:15 (NIV) Snapping the leash onto my dog’s collar, we stepped into the fresh morning air. As we rounded the house, I stopped in my tracks. On the horizon, I could see mist rising from…

Jesus often chooses the most unlikely people to follow Him. These people are most aware of their need for Him and become loyal followers.

Why Jesus Invites The Most Unlikely People

As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.—Matthew 9:9 (NIV) Incredulous, my friend shook her head. “I just can’t believe your family doesn’t go to church.”  “Oh, I don’t mind,” I replied, “This…

Focusing on our past mistakes and regrets keeps us stuck. To move forward, we need to renounce them so we can focus on following Jesus.

How To Move Forward From Our Past Mistakes And Regrets

“No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” — Luke 9:62 (NIV) Sighing, I looked at my phone. Three am. Once again my thoughts began replaying the painful memories of my past mistakes and regrets. I know I’ve said and done helpful…

Trials are painful and do not naturally produce joy. We need to learn how to find joy in our painful trials of life.

How To Find Joy In Our Painful Trials Of Life

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.  — James 1:2-4 (NIV) Watching the family interact, I couldn’t help but chuckle….