Yesterday, in another blog I contribute to, I wrote about how messed up we all are and how deeply sin has affected us. Yet because of God’s grace, we are forgiven and completely accepted. God is not disappointed or angry with us when we sin. I concluded with encouragement to reaffirm that grace to our […]
I posted about it recently, but it shows up again in Nehemiah 4. Opposition. If you’re attempting anything for God…you’ll experience opposition. Don’t be surprised by it. Just expect it. And don’t be surprised by the source of it. The Jews who were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem were ridiculed by their enemies, but they […]
In 2 Chronicles 29-32, we see the reign of King Hezekiah. Check it out. One of the things Hezekiah did was to invite people from all over Judah and Israel to come to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, something they had not been doing. After seven days of celebration, “the whole assembly then agreed to […]
Conflict is what makes a great story. The protagonist wants something, but is thwarted by internal and external obstacles. He must keep moving and growing to overcome those obstacles so he can achieve his goal. Think about the movies we love. Lord of the Rings. Star Wars. Rocky. They all have great characters who must […]
The opposite of prayer is not prayerlessness. It’s anxiety. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) We have the privilege of […]