5 ways to live for Jesus
How do you and I show the world we are people who give their hearts to God and not imposters who only give him lip service? How do we point people to Jesus with our lives so we can reach hearts that desperately need Jesus’ love, peace, and forgiveness? Here are five ways to do […]
Praying against evil
I was having a conversation with a group of strangers when things started getting weird. The woman next to me said all sorts of things about manifesting and light and energy, things that sounded thoughtful, encouraging, wise, and spiritual. Most people nodded in agreement, but none of what she said was true compared to what […]
Can Christians Smoke Weed?
Listen to Jesus’ voice
Last summer my wife and I adopted a puppy named Huckleberry. Since bringing her home, the one thing that’s stood out to me the most is how our presence drastically impacts her behavior. She whimpers when she can’t leave the house with us. She joyfully leaps into the air when we come home and kisses […]
The Lord’s Prayer 101
You may or may not know that Jesus’ favorite thing to talk about was the kingdom of God. My simple definition of God’s kingdom is “a place of authority and safety.” God gets the authority, and God provides the safety. You submit to Jesus. Jesus saved you. If you believe that, the kingdom is within […]
Pro (every) life meets relational needs
If the Christian church is passionate about protecting every life, then we will need to learn how to meet relational needs. When an unplanned pregnancy happens, the baby’s parents often have massive needs to help them grow as people and, perhaps, as a couple. Could you be God’s way of meeting such needs? Moms, that […]
Pro (every) life meets financial needs
According to a 2004 Planned Parenthood survey, 23% of abortions happen for financial reasons. Medical bills, then diapers, then formula, then two decades of unending expenses. No wonder so many people, especially those who are already poor, are tempted to end life soon after it begins. Which is where Christians come in. Would you sell […]
Pro (every) life meets eternal needs
Earlier this year, I met a man who worked for a pro-life ministry who, along with his wife, invited a young woman to stay in their guest bedroom while she got back on her feet. However, the girl was drawn to the party scene and found herself pregnant. She knew her hosts were church people […]