Stories and teaching from God’s Word and how to apply them to our journey to wellness
Did you ever hear of “Christianese?” When someone has little or no faith background, they may not understand words like “quiet time”, “traveling mercies”, “being saved”, “born again,” or “in Christ.” The phrase “in Christ” is a common expression used by Paul in his letters (actually 164 times). I wonder if his audience knew what it meant. Do you? What does it mean to be “in Christ?”
When I left home for college, I ran away from God for thirty-one years, wanting the freedom to do as I pleased. However, my plan didn’t work out. While I was running away from God, He was still running after me. Discover the journey I took to trust the good shepherd. And you can do it too.
Did you ever ask God, “why did you allow this to happen? Why is there so much evil in the world?” I asked God these questions several months ago when a 15-year-old boy shot and killed five people in my neighborhood. Discover what to do when you don’t hear from God from the book of Habakkuk.
The most significant triumphal entry in history was over two thousand years ago when Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. How does the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem one week prior to His crucifixion encourage us? Everything else changes, but God remains the same.
Selectively choosing or referencing a verse without its full context can be risky. John 10:10 is featured prominently on my website. However, I didn’t consider the context of this verse and I’d like to make things clear. Who is the thief in John 10:10? What is the secret of abundant life?
