9 Shortcuts to Winning Trust
Years ago I heard a talk that completely changed my thinking about how to communicate and connect with others, and it transformed my ability to win trust so I can serve people better. The talk was from a man named Gordon MacDonald, and his big idea was this: In every decade of our life, one key […]
The Works of God
“What can we do to perform the works of God?” they asked. Jesus replied, “This is the work of God – that you believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:28-29) There is no end to the activities religious people will pursue to try and make themselves feel they are right with God. Acts […]
Jesus Knew His Purpose
“Therefore, when Jesus realized they were about to come and take him by force to make him king, he withdrew again to the mountain by himself.” (John 6:15) Jesus knew who he was and who he wasn’t. He came to call, to teach, to die and rise again, not to rule and administer a kingdom. […]
Be a Turkey
My wife just about gagged when I told her I bought frozen breakfast sandwiches with “turkey sausage.” “Turkey only tastes good when it’s being turkey,” she said. Regardless of your position on food item flavor, I think she’s on to something. Turkey is at its BEST when it’s being itself. So are people. When we […]
Morning Reflection – Psalm 24:1-2
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Fear of Man
Fear of man is a snare. (Proverbs 29:25) The Gospel frees us from the insecurity of needing other people’s opinions to validate our worth. It frees us, therefore, from needing to manipulate the perceptions and impressions of everyone around us. This means that when we receive the truth of the Gospel and embrace who God says we […]
Some things are not for us to know
And when the seven thunders had sounded, I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.” (Revelation 10:4) We could speculate as to what the seven thunders said, but it would be fruitless, because some things are […]
Jesus’ Word to You
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. (Mark 13:31) An old saying goes, “all good things must come to an end,” and in most cases this is true. Companies close and relationships fall apart. Nations crumble and loved ones die. Hopes fail and dreams fade and according to Jesus, […]
Jesus is completely in control
Jesus Christ [is] the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. (Revelation 1:5) The world is run by rulers of all sorts and kinds. Some are elected representatives, and others, self-appointed tyrants. Some lead by example and others rule by force and fear. Some act in ways that honor […]
God’s promise to you is peace
Grace, mercy and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ the Father’s Son, in truth and love. (2 John 1:3) Sometimes the greatest truths of God are also the simplest. Sometimes the deepest revelations don’t come from more books, but more belief. Do you believe God has grace for you? […]
