Yesterday, a couple visited our church for worship. They are members of another church we’ve served before. It’s cool when you see familiar faces like that. Out of the blue–out of the pandemic.Confession: I avoid the urge to parade those visitors around the congregation. If it were up to me, I’d introduce them to…
Albert Einstein is famously quoted as saying, “If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.” Over the years, I’ve helped several college students from church work on their writing assignments. There’s a tendency they have I try to weed out for them. I’m sure they want to make a…
God’s glory is on display when you use the skill the Creator gave you for his glory. Read Exodus 35:35
Some things matter more to others, but nothing matters more to a Christian than God’s kingdom. Read Matthew 6:33
Let’s practice talking about how good God has been. To be sure, it’s less a skill than it is an outpouring of our soul. It doesn’t take a whole lot to do. But it does seem to take a lot to get started. Once you’re in the habit of talking about God’s goodness, you…
One blessing that comes from God is that you can be hopeful even if you don’t feel happy. Read Hebrews 12:1