Sensing and Seeing God

Sensing and Seeing God

1 Corinthians 2:10 – “But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.”  The Bible says, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the thins which God has prepared for those who love Him.” But God has...
Read the Signals With Your Children

Read the Signals With Your Children

Psalm 34:11 – “My children, listen as I teach you to respect the Lord. Smithsonian magazine once featured a master stonecutter from England named Simon Verity. He restored thirteenth-century cathedrals in Great Britain. As the authors watched him work,...
Stop and Ask for Directions

Stop and Ask for Directions

John 16:13 – “The Spirit of truth…will lead you…and…tell you what is to come.”  Making decisions without seeking God’s guidance is like trying to fly without radar and a compass. You can do what makes sense based on your past...
Envy and Jealousy

Envy and Jealousy

Galatians 5:26 RSV – “Let us have…no envy of one another.”  Paul cautioned the early church about envy, and it’s still a problem. Your coworker gets a raise, a friend’s kid wins a scholarship, a neighbor takes a dream vacation. Do...
Growing Through Criticism

Growing Through Criticism

Proverbs 13:18 NLT – “If you accept correction, you will be honored.” Solomon said, “If you accept correction, you will be honored.” Charlie Shedd gives us ten ways to grow through criticism: (1) Criticism is often a compliment. The barbs...