Agents Of Change
With 4 years of seminary under my belt, I walked into my first ministry with a long agenda. As a new pastor, I thought I was there to change that place. Instead, God used that place to change me.
The board members were supportive, but they relentlessly kept my feet to the fire in administrative details.
Unseen Workers
As I was giving myself a manicure, I started feeling sorry for my right hand. It does the most work, but my left hand gets the most attention. My right hand applies nail polish smoothly to my left-hand nails, but my left hand, lacking skill and coordination, does not return the favor. The polish on my right hand is always smeared and messy. One hand does the better work, but the other hand gets all the attention and honor.
He Never Sleeps
Giraffes have the shortest sleep cycle of any mammal. They sleep only between 10 minutes and 2 hours in a 24-hour period and average just 1.9 hours of sleep per day. Seemingly always awake, the giraffe has nothing much in common with most humans in that regard. If we had so little sleep, it would probably mean we had some form of insomnia.
Angels & Shepherds: Worshiping The Newborn King
Gain a fresh perspective on the miracle of Jesus' birth through the wonder and worship of angels and shepherds.
Baptism & The Lord’s Supper
Discover why these ordinances address the issues of commitment, devotion, and the gospel.
Avoiding The Dangers Of Superficial Forgiveness
Examine the biblical model of forgiveness to help you avoid making a bad situation worse.
Are We Alone In The Cosmos?
Find out what the Bible has to say about extraterrestrial life and the challenges of the universe.
AIDS: Finding Hope And Compassion
Gain insight and knowledge to help you respond to this epidemic with the compassionate spirit of Christ.
Abigail & Leah: Living In A Difficult Marriage
Discover how you can experience God's joy and peace, even in a difficult marriage relationship.
Accepted By God: Our Justification Through Christ
Get a clear perspective on the biblical doctrine of justification, based on Paul's letters to the Romans.
The Wrong Stuff
It was a simple task, but I was in over my head. One of the items on the grocery list was soy. Problem was, I didn’t know what kind of soy my wife, Sue, had in mind when she made the list. After searching the aisles and asking the advice of a worker who was stacking soup cans, I grabbed a bottle of soy sauce, placed it in the cart, and went on my way.
When God Takes What Matters Most, Part I: The Backstrom Family
How do you make it through each day when you suffer the loss of a child, when there’s a pink slip on your desk, or when you lose your health or your spouse? How do you carry on with life when the ache inside for what has been taken seems completely overwhelming? Nathan and Connie Backstrom are people of deep faith in God, but three years ago they lost three of their teenage sons to a needless, brutal head-on collision with a drunk driver. Nathan and Connie have learned what many of us already know: We live in a random, deeply disappointing, often dangerous world. Nathan and Connie also struggled with the question: “How do you do life when God takes what matters most?”
How Can I Live With My Loss
When something dear or important to you is taken completely out of your life, the feelings of grief and loss can be overwhelming. Find out in the pages of this booklet how you can work through the pain and suffering of loss. Discover God’s peace and hope to help you move beyond your circumstance and continue on with purpose and meaning in life.
When Tragedy Strikes: Finding Security In A Vulnerable World
What do you do in the wake of devastation? Where do you turn for safety? How do you deal with the shock, pain, fear, and anger that overwhelm you? Find hope and a sense of security in the pages of this booklet, as counselor Tim Jackson shows you how to survive and even grow in the face of violence, disaster, and tragedy.
A Memorial
The Taj Mahal in India is a magnificent mausoleum. Built entirely of white marble, it was commissioned by the Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his wife, who died suddenly. It took 22 years to complete. Millions of tourists visit this memorial annually in order to see this grand structure the emperor ordered to be built in memory of the woman he loved.
