Ramblings of a Jesus-follower, husband, father, pastor, adjunct professor, writer, and someone who really needs to exercise more
Far too many Christians see “Christianity” as merely a religion with rules to follow. Instead, we should see it as an invitation to enjoy our God who has given us instructions that will bless us if we follow them.
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Every day, we are bombarded with decisions. There is no way we can consistently make wise choices. So, along with other decision-making principles, we must commit to prayer.
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Worship and serving the Lord isn’t simply something we do on Sundays. It is what we should do as we walk in the world throughout the moments of every day of our lives.
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Sometimes, we wonder if the Lord is on our side. But, the true question is are we on the Lord’s side.
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It is all too easy to make ourselves the center of our universe. Yet, true blessings come when we value others, especially those society looks down upon.
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To do well in life, we need to have strength and courage. Fortunately, the Bible encourages us to have those two attributes and gives us the three mindsets and activities that can cultivate them within us.
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If we proclaim a love for the Bible but have no love for people, we are no better than the hypocritical Pharisees. We must be like Jesus – love the Scriptures AND people.
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When God tells us to love our enemies and pray for those who abuse us, it might seem impossible. Yet, there is a biblical paradigm that can enable us to follow these commands.
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Imagine what our family and church could be like if we all committed to encouraging each other.
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The Bible isn’t simply a book with a bunch of rules. It is the instruction manual for living in a broken world. If we do what God tells us to do, we are free to experience the blessings that come to those who obey.
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