When I am seeking to discern the mind of God, the first thing I do is examine my life to be certain that every area of my life comes under His lordship.
Read MoreThe children worked long and hard on their little cardboard shack. It was to be a special spot—a clubhouse, where they could meet together, play, and have fun. Because a clubhouse has to have rules, they came up with three:
Read MoreSo whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them,  for this is the Law and the Prophets. - Matthew 7:12 (ESV) Jesus was constantly being tested and grilled by the religious leaders of the day. Once, they asked Jesus what was the most important rule (commandment) to live by. Jesus answered them by saying we must love God first in all things and with everything we are. Jesus also ...
Read MoreWe are not barbarians. Dads should not threaten a potential suitor with a fire-arm. At least not a loaded fire-arm. But that doesn’t mean a Dad shouldn’t put the young man on the hot seat. Below are some questions that may help you determine if a young man will have access to your daughter. Your mileage may vary. Start with #30.
Read MoreDear Friend, At our office in Southern California, we have a long-standing practice of passing around letters we receive in response to our work. A few days ago, our staff circulated a fresh batch of letters that included three short but poignant stories. One note came from a man named Ken, who wrote:
Read MoreIt isn’t that we aren’t doing things right, that we aren’t trying, that we don’t care. It isn’t that we have ignored God’s commandments or been unfaithful to Christ; it isn’t that we have become apostate. I spend a considerable portion of my time traveling around the country and for the most part, God’s people—with, of course, some significant and noteworthy exceptions—are doing what they ought to do.
Read MoreBeliever, here is a sad truth! You are the beloved of the Lord, redeemed by blood, called by grace, preserved in Christ Jesus, accepted in the Beloved, on your way to heaven, and yet you "have dealt faithlessly" with God, your best friend; faithlessly with Jesus, to whom you belong; faithlessly with the Holy Spirit, by whom you have been born again to life eternal! How faithless you have been ...
Read MoreIt’s the question that grandparents ask their grandkids. It’s what the Santa in every movie asks the child on his lap. It’s what we try to guess for those we love. And it’s what keeps us wandering for hours at the mall when we don’t have the answer.
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