“I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways.” (Psalm 119:15, ESV) Christians talk about prayer. They talk about devotions. They talk about worship. But one thing they don’t talk as much about is mediation. Meditation is something which we often associate with other religions. Buddhists meditate. Hindus meditate. But we don’t think about Christians mediating. However, the Christian Scriptures are filled with references to meditation. Meditation is an important spiritual discipline that serves us well. But keep in mind that Christian meditation is unique and is not the same … [Read More...]
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Patience to Endure Others
I have written much about patience over the last few years. It is probably because I need to hear about it as much as I need to share about it. Patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit with which I most struggle. I know I am not alone. Many of you have submitted prayer requests asking for help with something you are waiting from God. Maybe you are waiting on a project that is delayed. Maybe you are waiting for a family member to come back to the Lord. Maybe you are waiting for a friend to fulfill a promise. Maybe you are waiting for an opportunity to present itself to make a change. As … [Read More...]
Tip of the Week: Disaster Relief
I have watched the stories of Hurricanes Michael and Florence with great fascination, wonder, and horror. The storms have been beautiful and magnificent. At the same time, they are deadly and devastating. There are many people who are greatly suffering as a result. There are many who have experienced tremendous loss. There is emotional trauma that comes with storms like this. How many people who evacuated Florida don’t know if they have a home to come back to? It is important for the church to rise up in times like this to offer the hope of Jesus. There are three ways we can contribute to … [Read More...]
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This list is different. It is not the typical things like soda or chocolate. These are things truly worth giving up. There is one for each day of the season. And these are things to give up not just for Lent, but for the rest of your life.