Colossians

When it comes to the Sabbath, there is a lot of debate. That debate questions of Christians should work on Sundays or not. While it’s important to be mindful of the intent of the Sabbath and who it is for, we also must be careful to not create a standard set of rules concerning it, nor should we judge others for honoring it in the way they must or choose to do so.

Keeping the Sabbath is Not Part of a Holy Checklist

What seems like an age-old debate is whether or not Christians should work on Sunday. It would seem that doing so is in direct violation of the fourth commandment of “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.” (Exodus 20:8). While I cannot even begin to present a...

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There’s lots of examples of ordinary people being used by God for incredible things. These are more than mere stories. They are real people, serving a real God for real purpose.

Those Ordinary People are Real People, and That’s Incredible!

The Bible has a many examples of ordinary people being used by God for his big purposes. Those stories are oft-repeated and for good reason; we learn, grow and are inspired by them. But God didn’t stop using ordinary people once the Bible was written and assembled....

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A balanced life is not an impossible ideal. Here’s some resources on focus, what it takes, and living Biblically while seeking a balanced life.

A Biblically Balanced Life – 7 Posts for Perspective and Wisdom

Gaining and having a balanced life is not an impossible goal. Of course, it’s not easy. It requires a lot of intentional focus and Biblical wisdom. Continuing in our Year of Listening up, here’s 7 resources. They'll show us how to focus, what it takes, and living...

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Getting God's Signal in Midst of Noise is Hard - it's There. God is never doing nothing.

Getting God’s Signal Amid Clutter and Noise

Did you catch God's signal today? What about yesterday, or the day before? Have you gotten God's signal at all in the last month? I am not talking about trying to delicately tune the AM band on your  radio to the low-frequency Christian radio station in your market....

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Hopeful Leadership that inspires a refining life, on purpose

Casting Your Line To the Future and Hopeful Leadership

The concept of hopeful leadership is a frequent topic. In fact, when I just googled “Hopeful Leadership” a few moments ago, I got 19.6 million results. The sources of these results run the gamut from the likes of Forbes and Trendhunter to political sites and regional...

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Waiting is a challenge - but it can be a blessing

Why Waiting Should Not Be So Challenging

I so dislike waiting on anything. Whether waiting in line or waiting for an appointment, the simple fact that I am waiting drives me absolutely bonkers! It's a shortcoming of which I am well aware. In an attempt to overcome this personal flaw, many years ago, I took...

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