Posts tagged “Faith”
More than simple
The Bible says, “The complacency of fools will destroy them” (Proverbs 1:32). Complacency means being entirely satisfied with where I am, even if it…
Leaving a legacy
Life is temporary. Life is short. What are you living for? Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are…
What does God want for Christmas?
When I was a kid, my parents helped me and my sisters set out cookies and milk for Santa. Before we went to church…
The purpose of rules
Every family has its own set of rules. Rules dictate proper behavior, govern screen time, and establish daily schedules. Each family is a little…
God makes you new
There are only 17 people mentioned specifically by name in Hebrews chapter 11 as great heroes of faith. From the beginning of time until…
The truth about lying to yourself
Most of us grew up with parents who warned us about telling lies to others. One time I disobeyed my parents and, without their…
More than milkshakes
In a lifetime of reading and writing, American author John Irving has noticed there are a greater number of “meaty” novels on best-seller lists…
Grow in faithfulness
A dad takes his daughters to the zoo, as promised. He is faithful to his word. A couple celebrates their 50th anniversary. They have…
Acknowledge your God
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does…
What are you thankful for?
Let me set the scene for you. Thanksgiving Day. After having their hands slapped a few times in failed food-snitching attempts, the family finally…
Fanny & Jesus
Have you ever heard of Fanny Crosby? She was a Christian songwriter who produced more worship music than Martin Luther, Chris Tomlin, and Hillsong…
3 steps for talking about Jesus
As a writer, I’ve often heard the advice to KISS—Keep It Simple, Stupid. So today I’m keeping it simple about a topic we tend…