Posts tagged “Serve”
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…
The most sufficient book ever
While there are plenty of books I like to read and many others I want to read, there is really only one book I…
You are the fulfillment!
In the Bible book of Acts, after the disciples watched Jesus rise into the clouds, an angel came to ask them why they were…
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…
Be you!* (Part 5)
When I was back in grad school, I had an older professor who admitted, “I used to pray that God would protect me from…
Be you!* (Part 3)
Do you know what David from the Bible did just before he ran off to fight Goliath? He decided to be himself. When King…
Be you!* (Part 2)
It took me 35 years to figure out who I am. Now I know who God made me to be, what God made me…
Follow God’s example
Reading the Bible upside down can be very discouraging. Focusing on the warnings, judgments, and bad acts of chosen people can diminish one’s appreciation…
Forget frazzled; try grace
Dr. Luke recorded five verses in the gospel that bears his name that have become very well known (Luke 10:38-42). Women’s groups and businesses…
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 church. Your place.
Who placed your right hand as your right hand and not as your kneecap? God did. At church, who places people with musical gifts…