January 31, 2011

Just Show Me Vigilance

One of the clearest evidence of a renewed heart is in how we speak. Jesus said that the "mouth speaks from that which fills the heart" (Matthew 12:34). This is more than just avoiding fowl language. It's the choice ...

January 30, 2011

Thought for the Day – John 11:26 on Living Forever

Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” – Jesus to Martha, John 11:26 I witnessed a tender moment this morning. As we sang the choral refrain “my Savior, my Savior lives” in worship, ...

January 22, 2011

Take My 2011 Reading Challenge

We’re at that time of year when New Year resolution fever starts to fade. The hype and bravado of new year changes that we should make or will make have gone. Quickly vanishing too are the perennial weight-loss wanna-bes ...

January 17, 2011

Just Show Me Authenticity

Theatre concept with the white plastic masks

The world is watching how we live our lives. If we profess a belief in Christ and want others to see His power at work within us, we need to live authentically. Living authentically means to live the way ...

January 16, 2011

Thought for the Day – James 1:22 on Self-deception

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22 (NIV) Reading can be a dangerous thing. When I was a young boy I was captivated by the idea of flying ...

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Monthly Archives: January 2011

Just Show Me Vigilance

Thought for the Day – John 11:26 on Living Forever

Take My 2011 Reading Challenge

Just Show Me Authenticity

Thought for the Day – James 1:22 on Self-deception