Conflict. Most people hate it. In a perfect world, we’d all get along; but we live in a fallen world where people are misunderstood, feelings are hurt, and agendas are pursued. What can a Christian do when conflict arises, and how can he best... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A company came up with the slogan, “Get it right . . . the first time!” When it comes to perfection, we get it wrong — every time. Each day we fall short of God’s perfection. But when we fail God, we must learn the lesson of sin — pursuing... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Do you ever have “one of those days”? A day when you plan on doing one thing and circumstances conspire to force you to do something entirely different? This is when you learn that flexibility is really one of the great, underestimated... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Imagine spending the first 30 years of your life in total blindness. Then on your 31st birthday, a doctor uses a medical breakthrough to restore your sight. How would you spend the rest of your life? In Long Island, New York, there lived a... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Without rules, there is no structure; with too many rules, there is no freedom. Would you ever try to paint a sparrow and sell it as a parakeet? If not, then you’re safe. But if the thought has ever crossed your mind, then you’d better think... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Imagine a world devoid of the trials of life. I am not making reference to Heaven, but Earth. Without trials, Joseph would have never been sold into slavery by his brothers. He would have never experienced the injustice of imprisonment after... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
The worst of times can be the best of times for a Christian. During a meeting at a conference, I heard a preacher get up and share a powerful testimony. The past year had been hard for him. He had gone through some intense trials. Thankfully,... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
A child’s brain is like modeling clay. His parents and teachers mold it as they tell him who he is and what he should believe about the people and circumstances he encounters in life. A certain teacher unwittingly proved this in the classroom... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Be sure to read the small print the next time you rent housing while on vacation. Last year, my family went on a short trip with my brother-in-law and his family. He had found an amazing deal (75% off), and we were really enjoying the time... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Frequent criticism is one of the unfortunate realities that comes with ministry. However, it becomes a harmful distraction when it is based on little things that don’t matter. A famous radio preacher once wrote of a young missionary family... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
