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But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or by any human court…but the one who examines me is the Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 If you’ve been a follower of Christ for a while, and you’re regularly spending time in the Bible (hope you are!), then you’veContinue reading “a very small thing”

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 Have you been thinking about your calling as an everyday evangelist? I sure have. Even though I’ve been a follower of Jesus ChristContinue reading “everyday evangelism, part 2”

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Mark 16:15 Have you ever met a great evangelist? Maybe in your lifetime you’ve had an opportunity to shake hands with a Billy-Graham-level Gospel-giver (maybe Billy Graham himself!). Even if only on TV or online, it’s alwaysContinue reading “everyday evangelism, part 1”

“Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders? Exodus 15:11 There is a song we sing at my church (cowritten by one of our music ministers, along with Shane & Shane) called Wholly Yours (Ephesians 3:18-19)—you can listen to it here. The words are very powerful,Continue reading “holy, wholly”

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!   Philippians 4:4 Did you know that joy is not a feeling? It is a choice—no matter our circumstances. This is actually true for Christians and non-Christians alike. But here, I want to speak to believers, because we have a great advantage in leading a joy-filledContinue reading “choosing joy”

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1Continue reading “staying sane”

Now He (Jesus) also spoke a parable to them: “A person who is blind cannot guide another who is blind, can he? Will they not both fall into a pit? Luke 6:39 I gave up social media a long time ago (a very odd choice for someone who spends the work week doing marketing activities). Sure, I missContinue reading “following blindly”

“People are to call on God vehemently, and they are to turn, each one from his evil way, and from the violence which is in their hands. Who knows, God may turn and relent, and turn from His burning anger so that we will not perish.”   Jonah 8b-9 I’ve got some mind-blowing news for you: You’re not God. NeitherContinue reading “who knows”

For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. James 2:26 The book of James, especially chapter 2, can be a real challenge for believers, often causing some confusion about the nature of salvation. But there is no contradiction from Jesus’ half-brother James as compared to other New Testament writers—orContinue reading “you do you.”

But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). Ephesians 2:4-5 Don’t you love a good visual aid? Maybe it’s some awesome presentation graphic that allows you to quickly grasp theContinue reading “visual aid”