You’ve been writing the story of your life every day since you were first capable of making decisions. What you wrote yesterday determined where you are today, and the story you write today will determine where you are tomorrow. Some folks can look back with contentment because they’ve written a good story so far. Others…
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Lessons and studies from the Bible
Where is Your Story Leading You?
When I was a teenager, I saw the movie The Hiding Place, based on the book by Corrie ten Boom. It’s the story of how one man, Caspar ten Boom, held to his convictions despite the consequences. In the Netherlands in 1942, Caspar hid a Jewish woman from the German authorities. She had simply shown…
Read MoreWrite a Better Story
Don’t you love a good story? I sure do. I love good movies, TV shows, books, you name it. I have a mom who instilled in me the joy of reading. She also took me to movies, starting when I was around three years old, and we’ve watched TV together for as long as I…
Read MoreHow to Overcome Your Doubts about God
If you’ve ever experienced a season of doubt about your faith, I want you to know you’re not alone. Many believers have traveled through a time of wondering whether the Bible is true, whether God is real, and whether there’s an eternity with him. There are all kinds of triggers for this doubt. For some,…
Read MoreWhen You’re in a Season of Doubt
Have you ever doubted your faith? Have you ever wondered whether God is even there, whether the Bible is true, whether following the rules of the Bible is worth it? If so, you’re not alone. Many, if not most, Christians have gone through a season of doubt, and most have come out stronger than before….
Read MoreWhy Do I Have Doubt?
Have you ever doubted something? Most of us at some point have said something like, “I doubt I’ll ever get a better job,” “I doubt she’d go out with me,” I doubt my car will run out of gas before I get to the gas station.” I’ve had that one come back to haunt me…
Read MoreHow Can My Faith Grow?
As I mentioned in the previous post, the first time I preached was at an end-of-Vacation Bible School service. VBS was a week-long event for children, culminating with a Sunday night service to which the parents were invited. I didn’t volunteer to speak that night. I was “voluntold” to do so. I had, and still…
Read MoreStepping Out in Faith: What’s Your Trust Level?
When I pray and read my Bible each morning, I start with a little prayer. The first part of that prayer is, “God, I trust you, I submit to you, and I need you.” The needing part goes without much explanation. I’m aware that while I have no idea what will happen that day, God…
Read MoreHow to Be Content in All Things
How many people do you know who would be perfectly satisfied if they suddenly lost everything they owned? My guess is not very many. We may not lose everything we own, but there may be times when our finances take a hit, or a large payment comes due, and suddenly we feel the terror of…
Read MoreThe Secret of Being Content
We live in a culture of “more.” It seems like, no matter what we have, we always want more. Or bigger. Or better. Culture bombards us with the idea that we shouldn’t be satisfied with what we have. TV commercials constantly tell us we need something new or improved. We shouldn’t be content with what…
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