Peter’s Brother, One of THE TWELVE
Andrew’s name means “manly” or “brave.” That makes sense as we dig deeper into the life of (according to some accounts) Jesus’ first disciple. He was a man’s man – a fisherman in the region of Galilee. Fishermen worked day and night in all weather. Sunburned, rough, and weathered, these men were used to working […]
Absolutely!
“You’re ALWAYS late!” “EVERYONE is doing that!” It’s best not to use absolutes in our relationships because…well…they’re just inaccurate. Our teens aren’t ALWAYS late, and not EVERYONE is doing that. Absolutes put us in a place where growth is difficult. But in the most important areas of our lives, ABSOLUTES are essential. They are like […]
What “Brand” Are Your Shoes?
In Ephesians 6:15, we are told to “have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” The words shod, and preparation give such deep meaning to this piece of a believer’s armor. Shod means to “bind on.” When a horse is shod, a shoe is custom-fitted and nailed securely into the hooves. […]
The Balance Beam of the Cross
The word “BALANCE” is sometimes disparaged in Christian circles. Critics equate it with “compromise.” Proverbs 11:1 says, “A false balance is an abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.” Think of the cross as the “balance beam” of Olympic glory – working for a ten. Jesus’ way is described as a […]
Fellowship
We need to hear and read God’s word. The Bible also tells us specifically (James 1:22-25) that unless we are DOERS of the word, it is not “fleshed out” in our lives, and we forget who we are and miss His blessing. People say, “I don’t need to go to church to know God; the […]