by Karen Coombes I always thought Lent was just for Catholics. I understood it to be a time of giving up something, though I wasn’t really sure why. Meat was the common sacrifice in my childhood days. Many a Friday I ate fish sticks in …
Five Books I’m Reading in 2023
Leaders are readers. It’s cliche. But it’s true. If you want to grow this coming year then pick up a book, or two, or forty-five. (I heard about a guy who reads fifty-two books a year!) You will be the same person this time next …
Who was Sosthenes in the Bible?
So there I was, reading my Bible. I was just beginning First Corinthians and I came across this strange name in the very first verse: This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from …
So, Where’s The Peace?
You know, there’s always been a Christmas song that I never really got. Sure, I understand the meaning through the lyrics, but thinking about the song in the context of the Nativity makes it seem silly. Hear me out: Imagine you’re Mary. Not only have …
10 Ways Christians Should Behave Through the Election.
It’s a presidential election year. (Thought I’d remind you in case you’ve been living on an isolated island without internet connection.) Presidential elections have a tendency to ignite the passions, stir up debates, and pit one side against the other. Elections produce a winner and …
Five Things You Can Do About Persecution Right Now
Every time I read the end of Acts 7, I’m deeply moved by the radical and bold faith of Stephen. He was the first martyr. Beaten. Dragged. Stoned. With his final breath, he echoed the words of his Savior, “Lord, do not hold this sin …
What Jesus’ mission reveals about your significance.
How do you measure significance? How do you calculate the true value someone or something has in your life? It’s simple. True significance is measured by how you respond when the person or thing is lost. Think about it. When your sock is lost, more …
How did Jesus define greatness?
How would Jesus define greatness? Who would you say is the greatest person who ever lived? Would you mention a national hero like George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Would you say a great inventor like Thomas Edison or Benjamin Franklin? Perhaps you would suggest someone …
Jesus our Joy
More than likely, you’ve never made the statement, “I have too much joy!” That’s like having too much sugar or too much free time — you can never have too much joy! However, you may find yourself on the other end of the joy spectrum. …
Four Tools to Make Disciples
You want to take Jesus seriously when He said, “Go and make disciples,” (Matthew 28:19) but you aren’t exactly sure how. Perhaps you’ve never been formally or intentionally discipled yourself, so you don’t know where to start or what to do. We want to help. …
Why sharing our faith is important?
“How can I understand unless someone explains this to me?” Have you ever asked that question? I think back to seventh grade and the first time I saw letters where numbers should bein a math equation. Algebra. Ugh. Because I was homeschooled, I could work ahead …
Which cross do you carry?
This Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, and because of the resurrection we have hope, peace, joy, and life. However, without the death of Jesus there is no resurrection of Jesus. Without the cross there is no empty tomb! Jesus hung on a very real cross and …
P.R.A.Y. through God’s Word.
The Bible is an incredible book, and that’s a big understatement. It’s beyond incredible. It’s powerful, living, active, sharp, useful, inspired, perfect, holy, constant, and pure. Should I continue? Ok! The Bible is the very word of God. His letter to us for abundant life …
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