I placed a banner on a wall in my classroom that says, “Work Hard and Be Kind.” I’m not sure it’s doing any good. Sixth graders are so self absorbed. Kindness is a word that our culture has adopted lately. It’s a “cool” word. You can find it on t-shirts, bumper stickers, and wall hangings. I think we can thank …
3 Keys to Help Discern Today’s Prophecies
It seems every time I open Facebook, someone has sent me a new video of a prophecy about our country. Honestly, I usually ignore them (sorry), but last week I watched two. After listening to these men, both pastors, I immediately noticed three very different things about their prophecy. And that prompted this article and reading plan. Prophecy can be …
Amazing Grace that Changed Me
“Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved changed a wretch like me” (Andy Lee version.) It’s probably sacrilegious to change that line. Please don’t unsubscribe until you’ve read the whole thing. It is one of my favorite old hymns too. I need God’s grace to save me, but my friends, I’m so desperate for His grace to change me …
1 Simple Rule to Experience the Peace of the Holy Spirit
Most of my life I lived without the awareness of Holy Spirit in me. I understood that God loved me and sent Jesus, but this Holy Spirit thing was a little weird. Though I wanted Him, I didn’t allow myself to open up to all Holy Spirit had to offer. But one day I met a lady who obviously …
Don’t Burn the Bridge: Let God Reconcile Broken Relationships in His Time
Father’s Day has not always been a happy day for me. My dad and I have had a rocky relationship, but God is faithful. This year I didn’t dread looking for a Father’s Day card. God is restoring, and reconciling. But five years ago I wanted to light the match to burn the dilapidated bridge between us. After I grew …