Good For YOU!
Communication classes generally stress that the “you” pronoun should not be employed when handling conflict: “YOU said…,” “How could YOU not…,” “YOU were the one who…,” “I expected YOU to handle…” and so on. Those “you” pronouns can promote blame, fault, and defensiveness, not to mention wounds and further disagreements. As I pondered this, I […]
Alone
There’s a captivating program called, “Alone.” Ten participants are dropped in desolate, isolated areas, like Antarctica, and must survive completely alone, and with minimal survival equipment. The environment is bitterly harsh, but many find that being totally alone is what defeats them. Do we fear desertion and abandonment? We NEVER have to fear those things […]
Delight in God Continually
How wonderful that we have the opportunity to enjoy our Creator at any moment! We can taste and see that He is good, even in the midst of tribulations. Westminster Catechism reasons from Psalm145 that “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him forever.” Don’t you love that! What does it mean, […]
No Strings Attached
In our culture, we’re accustomed to these messages on a host of products: expiration date; best if used by; one-year warranty – not responsible for damage; no return after 30 days. Permanent guarantees are never given. Good news! Following are some guarantees from God – guarantees with no strings attached. A guarantee is a pledge […]
Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit
Is there anything quite like relishing the presence of the Holy Spirit? How might we be transformed if we intentionally carved out time to get to know Him better? When I was a seminary student, one of my professors presented the class with a challenge. The course was titled “The Holy Spirit in Luke and […]