This week, we’re going to discover five principles that Abraham’s servant Eliezer exercised in finding the right mate for Abraham’s son Isaac. These principles can help you, your children, and your grandchildren not only to find a mate but also to know God’s will for any area of life.
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Most pastors would say that they aspire to be good pastors—that is, good at the task to which they’ve been set, not merely average (much less rotten!). Thankfully, the Scriptures don’t leave us without guidance as to what being a “good pastor” means. When Paul...
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What a blessing that we live in a nation that protects our right to pursue happiness. Most people, deep down inside, want to be happy. This is really why so many of us try to secure good jobs, desire to live in comfortable houses, and seek out companionship.
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Charles Spurgeon once told the story of an ancient Saxon king who had the reputation among his tiny kingdom as being the fairest and most loving king that had ever lived. The people loved him, and he loved them.
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My heart ached with hunger for some reason to beat. I dreamed of success that led to peace. It’s probably why I went into ministry. Besides the religious expectation that anyone showing a serious interest in Christianity must be destined to be a pastor, I wanted meaning. The problem was that once I had a meaningful calling, I started asking myself if it was meaningful enough.
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The Tiger, the student newspaper for Clemson University, recently asked students if peer pressure was common for Clemson students. One sophomore said, “For sure. I definitely think it’s who you surround yourself with and the environment you’re in.”
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Question from a pastor: In light of Christ’s command to “turn the other cheek” and to “not resist the evil man”, is it inappropriate for believers to contemplate or exercise physical force in defense of our families against criminal aggressors?
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Being a super high-achiever, I must confess I find it difficult to receive from others. Really difficult. Like you, I’m usually on the giving end, not the receiving. My pride fights hard to stay intact.
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The human psyche is naturally drawn to light, but more than that, we need it. The marble caverns known as the Oregon Caves underscore this in a dramatic way. Once inside, a park ranger guides visitors along the path until they reach a certain point.
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No one escapes difficulty. It is a part of living in a fallen world, but we do not have to live with feelings of defeat, discouragement, and criticism.
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