Obedience

World Peace is the easy pageant answer just as Jesus is the easy children’s Sunday school answer. True world peace, though, is hardly and easy feat. In a world that is often at war with one another, and with people who are often at war with themselves, Jesus is the one answer.

Why Do We Expect World Peace From Miss America, But Not Jesus?

World Peace is one of just two easy answers in life. It’s the correct response when a pageant contestant is asked what she would most want to see happen during her lifetime. This response is the mocked canned answer made famous in the movie Miss Congeniality. The...

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A restless spirit can resemble a stirring ache in the soul. It’s a longing desire that must be pointed in the direction of God, who is compelling us toward a long-term pursuit of Him.

Understanding and Responding to the Stirring Ache of a Restless Spirit

Several times in life, I’ve diagnosed myself as having a restless spirit. I've often thought it indicative of a compulsion to do something creative. Other times, I've felt it as an awareness that mighty life changes are afoot. Sometimes, I've found seasons of...

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Spiritual warfare is very real. We must therefore pursue of broader discipleship so we can stand firm in our faith while in a world that wants to call us guilty as we are fulfilling a divine calling.

Not Giving Up… Even When the Universe Hates You

My unofficial hiatus might be construed as me giving up. And truth be told, I considered it. Not so much as "giving up" but more like "moving on" to a new season. Back in 2019, as I was finishing my study of Edward's resolutions, I was mired in a personal crisis,...

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Divine Calling

Your Divine Calling and Getting Out of God’s Way

A divine calling is not just a purpose or call. A lot of folks exhaust a lot of time searching for what it is God "wants them to do with their life". And many writers distill the path to that down to a few "easy steps". Presumably, getting to this elusive answer will...

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What is Biblical Virtue and the Essential Need for Integrity of Heart?

The concept of virtue is a bit of an oddity. On the one hand, one might “stand for virtue.” But on the other hand, we ponder what actually constitutes virtue. In other words, there is both a definition of it and a classification of virtues in the plural. A common...

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How Fooling Yourself is Hurting you Now and Eternally

You’re fooling yourself again… when you think just one cookie won’t break your diet. Or that you must purchase batteries and Chapstick simply because they’re in the checkout line. It’s so convenient. While you’re at it, go ahead and buy a little bottle of soda for a...

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God Hears Us – Manton’s 27th Sermon on Psalm 119 – Part 2

Despite what may sometimes seem otherwise, God hears his people. Prayer is an important and intimate communion with God in which we take our praises and petitions while seeking forgiveness. It’s a moment to gain clarity of God’s signal in our lives of constant...

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