Posts tagged “Purpose”
God still has work for you
My friend Donna was recently taken home to be with Jesus. For years she struggled with infections that trapped her in a dizzying pattern…
Bless others!
Did you know that you can bless other people? Look at this extravagant blessing that the writer of Psalm 20 extends to another person. …
Are you a success?
The biggest thing that determines your personal success is how you personally define success. So how do you define it? Is success a certain…
Celebrate your dependence
For people reading this in the United States, today is Independence Day. Americans love to celebrate the day the Continental Congress declared we were…
No time for spiritual retirement
The Johnny Depp trial and the latest Top Gun movie have shown me, among other things, that my generation isn’t as young as it…
For women 18-49 (and those who love them)
If you’re a female under 50, who’s the best person at church to teach you how to live a God-pleasing life? (Hint: It’s not…
Be a connoisseur of Christ
Do you love coffee? I sure do! As a mom of young kids, coffee is vital to my energy levels, but I really love…
The urgency of evangelism
One afternoon I was staring at the screen of my laptop, trying to come up with a sermon theme for an upcoming message on…
Withholding judgment until judgment day
I’ve reached a new milestone: I care about my lawn. I never thought I would be one of those people. But I want my…
My Father’s world
This is my Father’s world: The birds their carols raise, the morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker’s praise. God put people in…
Getting fit
Have you ever thought about the ways in which exercising and spending time with Jesus are similar? On the surface, your fitness goals and…
Don’t lose your Easter joy
Have you noticed secular society largely ignores Easter? I suppose if you don’t believe in Jesus, there’s no reason to celebrate him rising from…