Fear is a powerful thing. It can keep you from going into a dark room, or keep a kid from disobeying their parents. There is fear that is helpful, and fear that is paralyzing. As a Christian, fear can be even more perplexing. The Bible says that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but on the other hand it instructs us to “Fear God and keep his commandments.” How then are we supposed to keep fear in balance? Continue reading “Know Fear.”
Category: Christianity
A Debt of Gratitude
Raising a child with unlimited potential by ditching labels
“I am a promise, I am a possibility.. I am a great big bundle of potentiality.” When I was young, we used to sing this song at Sunday School. Continue reading “Raising a child with unlimited potential by ditching labels”
Might as well face it we’re addicted to Spam.
In the early 1990’s, during the infancy of the internet, the first “spam” posts began to appear. Some were peddling dubious products, some were claiming the end of humanity and fulfillment of prophecy. As technology grew, so too did spam and it’s infiltration into the information you and I see every day.
Continue reading “Might as well face it we’re addicted to Spam.”
Flip the script
True Leadership
We are all called to be leaders. We’re called to use our talents for Continue reading “True Leadership”
Offending and being offended: The enemies of unconditional love
You are what you think.
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” — Philippians 4:8
Why me, Lord?
You can learn much from other people, but don’t forget that your life is a good mentor.
Hard fights make heroes. Heroes make leaders, and good leaders lead others to even greater success.
You’ve got this!
Don’t sulk, study. Don’t be a pessimist, be prepared! In the end, you’ll stop whining and start winning.
Study the lessons well and you’ll stop asking “Why Me?” and instead say “Of course Me!”
The struggle is real, but the Lord is good. Psalm 13:2-6
The Lord is faithful to us in our struggles, even when we suffer. No matter how bad things get, His love is unfailing. Just when you think you’ve lost, God has already rescued you.
Read the words of King David: Continue reading “The struggle is real, but the Lord is good. Psalm 13:2-6”
