On your next visit to a large shopping mall, see if one of the busiest kiosks is not the one selling genealogical information: family histories, coats of arms, and the derivation of names. People are fascinated with discovering their “true” identities. “Were our ancestors really ‘bakers?’” the Baker family asks. “Are we descended from [...]
“No excuses!” How many times in your life have those case-closing words rung in your ears—or proceeded from your mouth? While the words are often spoken by parents, teachers, coaches, or judges with a finality that sounds irrefutable, there is probably always room for argument in the realm of human experience. Were the instructions really [...]
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- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – Fifth, we are God’s children. God will never treat us as orphans who need to fend for themselves. Failure to grasp this will lead inevitably to worry and failure in our moral lives. In fact, it is not an overstatement to say that [...]
- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – Second, the God who cares for birds will care for his people. After all, humans are of much greater value than any bird. “Look at the birds” implies “Look and Learn.” We can learn much from these flighty little fellows. They are industrious [...]
19Apr11
Worry-free Living
- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – All people who lead others or carry organizational responsibility find more than enough reasons to worry – deadlines, financial pressures, market instability and other pressures (you fill in your own blanks here) make stomachs churn and account for many a sleepless night. But [...]
15Apr11
Dependence on God
- This is part of a series on dependence on God. – In C.S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian, a child named Lucy encounters Aslan, the Christ-figure of the Narnia stories, after not seeing him for a long while. “Aslan, you’re bigger,” she says. “That is because you’re older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you are?” [...]
30Mar11
Being Committed to God
- This is part of a series on the theme of commitment. – Quality relationships are founded on the rock of commitment, not the shifting sand of feelings or emotions. God calls us to be people of commitment, first to him and then to others. As a great leader of Israel, Joshua’s entire life was [...]
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28Mar11
The Restoration of All Things
God of glory, in wisdom You have made the heavens and the earth, and nothing is too difficult for You. You rule over the cosmos with its hundreds of billions of galaxies and hold all things together. You created all things for your good pleasure, and the heavens proclaim Your glory, majesty and greatness. Your [...]
- This is part of a series on the theme of servant leadership. – The scene in Revelation 5 opened with John grieving deeply because it appeared that no one would be able to deal with God’s wrath against the sin of humanity, to break the seals, unveiling the mystery of the consummation of all [...]
2Mar11
The Influential Leader
- This is part of a series on the theme of servant leadership. – As we have seen, while the concept of servant leadership has recently become very popular it is by no means new. Jesus required it as a foundational character trait of any who would follow him. Dr. Frank Davey has written: Jesus [...]
