The Wasteland of Worry
The truth is worry is worthless. It’s stewing without doing. It can’t change your past or your future, it just wastes time today. If you’ve been living in the wasteland of …
Forgiveness
How often do you stop short in your prayers from asking God for what you need most? Jesus saw this man’s heart. It was paralysed with guilt and sin. The good news is …
Relinquishing Control
Control issues. We all have them to one extent or another. Some control issues are more obvious than others. Some people control by intimidation. They can be short …
Come and see
The first invitation of Christ to a curious seeker is “Come and see …” Check it out. He is never demanding or forceful. The decision is yours to investigate the claims of …
One thing is important
Jesus said there was only one thing needful, only one thing is important, but very few of us operate our lives like that’s true. We find ourselves preoccupied with life’s demands …
Loneliness
The truth is life is difficult. We are in a wilderness. This isn’t heaven. We live in a fallen and sinful world. Scripture is replete with stories of great men and women of God …
Rejoice!
Happiness is a choice. When Paul wrote to the Philippians, he was speaking from personal experience. He told them, “Whatever happens my dear brothers and …
Ready to give up?
Have you had those days you just felt like giving up? You’re not alone. Even pastors feel the same – usually on Monday mornings. In King David’s Wilderness Survival …
Serve with gladness
Does that describe your attitude? Do you serve with gladness? If not, could it be that you’ve forgotten the One Whom you are called to serve? The Psalmist reminds …