Posts tagged “Community”
Judge Jesus’ way (Part 1)
Imagine how great life would be if we all practiced what Jesus preached: “Do not judge” (Matthew 7:1)? Imagine if our world was a…
Ten ways to help people through pain
What do you do when a loved one is in pain? When a friend is grieving a miscarriage, a buddy just got dumped, or…
Let’s get curious
As my kids get older, family game night has had to grow up a little too. (Sure—every once in a while, we can still…
Serve like Rambo
The people I have the privilege of working with in area sober living homes remind me of the movie Rambo. In Rambo: First Blood…
Finding a better New Year’s resolution
I love New Year’s resolutions. I love to make goals and set new habits. I’m that guy. Usually, my New Year’s resolutions involve something…
Being a good neighbor
Jesus knew that everyone loves a good story. He told many in his teaching ministry. There were stories about lost sheep and coins, wayward…
God’s mercy seeks you
I was waiting in line at the store to check out, and the lady ahead of me at the cashier was short by $2.72….
All of life is worship
“How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and flesh cry…
Building bridges
I identify myself as being a Christian. I like the best teachings of the reformer Martin Luther. What is better than God’s grace alone?…
Love others well
The Lord has a question for each of us in Psalm 82: “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the…
You might feel dizzy
There’s a Greek word used in the Bible that means “spinning around and getting dizzy,” like on one of those spinning rides at the…
Disconnect to reconnect
A few weeks ago, social media was stressing me out, so I deleted some apps from my phone’s home screen. That’s a bold move…