Why understanding our responsibility to the Lord puts Christian unity into a whole new perspective!
At work, you’re accountable to your boss. At home, you’re accountable to your spouse. But in reality, we’re all accountable to God! Discover principles from Romans 14.
In Tune with God’s Will: Graham and Daniel Choo
Around the globe, 27 thousand people subscribe to the youtube account, Jedimindless. The account has garnered more than 17.8 million video views since its creation in 2006. Created by twin brothers Graham and Daniel Choo when they were 22 years old, that’s about an average of around seven thousand views every day! If you’re expecting [...]
Road Construction
Here in Michigan we joke that we have two seasons: winter and road construction. Harsh winters damage road surfaces, so repair crews begin their work as soon as the ice melts and the ground thaws. Although we call this work “construction,” much of what they do looks like “destruction.”
Let’s look at practical steps towards unity
When we disagree with fellow followers of Christ, we can have the tendency to don black robes, pick up a gavel, and become their judge and jury! How to avoid taking on a role we don’t deserve.
More, More, More
Some people love to shop. They have a perpetual desire to buy, buy, buy. The craze to find the latest deal is worldwide. There are huge shopping malls in China, Saudi Arabia, Canada, the Philippines, the United States, and around the world. A rise in store purchases and online buying show that buying is a global phenomenon.
Discover an eternal perspective as we turn to a stirring passage in Romans
It’s an undeniable fact that ten out of ten people will eventually die. But for those who follow Christ, death is not an event to be feared, but a victory to be celebrated! Let's turn to a stirring passage in Romans that instills us with confidence both in this life, and in the life to come.
DS Reflection: Why In The World Am I Here?
By Lau Jue Hua, Singapore It is estimated that there are 1.8 deaths every second. That’s about the time it takes for you to read the previous sentence. And who knows? In the next second, I may be the 1 in that 1.8 that just keels over and dies without ever fulfilling my purpose in [...]
Arrogance And Pride
In The Screwtape Letters written by C.S. Lewis, a senior devil urges his young protégé to divert a Christian’s thoughts away from God and focus instead on the faults of the people around him at church.
Earworms
They burrow. They bore in. They attach themselves inside your head. Earworms, a term once used exclusively for insects, is now the name for those unrelenting tunes that you can’t get out of your head. Songs like, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” the “Barney” song, or my personal nightmare: “It’s a Small World After All."
Don’t Forget
I don’t agree with those who rail against material things and say that owning stuff is inherently evil. And I have to admit that I’m a consumer—often tempted to pad my pile of treasures with items I think I need.
Find out how to respond to those who act Christian, and yet don’t know Christ
Your neighbors down the street may not be followers of God, but they are really good people! So how do we share the need for Jesus with folks leading moral lives? Let's look to Romans 14 to find the answer.
I’m a Christian, So Why Am I Unhappy?
By Allison Stevens Yes, it’s true that we have so much to be thankful for. After all, God has given us salvation, forgiveness, love, and the promise of future paradise. Still, somewhere deep inside, is a nagging gloom and we wonder if our faith is weak because we aren’t happier with our lives. But the [...]
Creating Your Life
The advice that I read in a self-help book sounded good: Do only what you’re great at because that’s when you’ll feel most fulfilled. The author was trying to help readers create the kind of life they wanted. I don’t know about you, but if I did only what I was great at, I wouldn’t accomplish much!
Explore one way to evaluate whether a certain activity is right or wrong
There are countless issues we face daily that the Bible does not address. But even when God’s Word doesn’t speak into our exact situation, it still provides guidelines to help us find our way! Our study in Romans 14 continues.
What We Talk About
Perhaps you are familiar with the saying, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” Admittedly, there are ways to speak of people that can honor them. But this saying highlights our darker experiences. In a world of ever-present media—social and professional—we are continually confronted with people’s lives at a level of intimacy that can be inappropriate.
