Wait for the Lord and keep His way,
And He will exalt you to inherit the land” (Ps. 37:34 NASB).
“I don’t think we should buy that lot now,” I said to my husband. “Scriptures that connect “wait” and “land” keep popping up.”Continue Reading
Refreshing Faith
Wait for the Lord and keep His way,
And He will exalt you to inherit the land” (Ps. 37:34 NASB).
“I don’t think we should buy that lot now,” I said to my husband. “Scriptures that connect “wait” and “land” keep popping up.”Continue Reading
“Tell me about your national and international reach,” the literary agent across from me said. I’d flown to Colorado for my first Christian writer’s conference and signed up to meet with an agent. I’d chosen this man because at one time we’d both worked for the same international ministry. I didn’t need to be a body language expert to realize he had no interest in my book ideas. He only wanted to discuss my numbers.
You don’t have to be an aspiring author to feel the pressure to focus on numbers. We might expect that in business, but meetings for Sunday school teachers often focus on attendance instead of on doing your work as unto the Lord. While Jesus spoke to crowds, He never neglected individuals. To show the Father’s heart, He told the story of a shepherd leaving the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep.
The book of Acts shows Peter winning 3000 to the Lord in one day (Acts 2:41). It also shows an angel taking Philip away from a successful revival to minister to one bewildered seeker (Acts 8:26).Continue Reading
Have you ever had trouble discerning God’s will? You pray, but don’t receive a clear answer? I think most of us have experienced this.
Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me” (Jn. 10:27 NASB). Romans 8:14 says the Holy Spirit leads God’s children. And the Holy Spirit will lead us into truth (Jn. 16:13). But at times I doubt my ability to hear.
I fear the static of my own distractions, others’ strong opinions, and the enemy’s taunts will drown out God’s still small voice. Here are some principles that have helped me.Continue Reading
Tax season incites grumbling, from weary accountants and taxpayers alike, especially when we don’t agree with how our taxes are used or we feel the amount is exorbitant. Philippians 2:14 says, “Do all things without grumbling.” All things—including paying taxes?
As a Christian that means I shouldn’t gripe about taxes. But that hasn’t stopped my complaints when we had to pay more than expected. Maybe, like me, you could benefit from a fresh look at taxes.Continue Reading