Posts tagged “Goodness”
Don’t let God rest
So there I was, wide awake at 3:57 a.m. (Thanks a lot, time change.) I quietly got out of bed, went to the main…
3 words that will change your Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a spiritually dangerous time of year. Why? Because this is a season when many of us put our joy, happiness, peace, and…
4 kinds of sins (and the 1 God prefers)
If you’re going to sin against God, make sure you sin against him in the right way. Obviously, God doesn’t want you to sin…
How do you define perfection?
On Sunday, October 18, Aaron Rodgers earned a perfect passer rating of 158.3. He is the only Packers quarterback who has ever finished a…
Really, Jesus? Love my enemies?
Nobody could accuse Jesus of pandering to an audience. The prophetic task of proclaiming the Word of God was once described (apologies to journalist…
I’m tired of rivalries
In the past two weeks, I’ve had a couple of people from two different schools say things—either outright or subtly—to let me know we…
Stripping away pretense
That tearing sound you hear is God stripping away pretense. He allows only so many layers to build up before he rips them off…
“Be Humble or Be Humbled”
We don’t need Facebook likes and statuses. Strive for a life of humility instead.
“Be Humble or Be Humbled”
We don’t need Facebook likes and statuses. Strive for a life of humility instead.
Time for a renovation
I drove by a strip club today. Well, a former strip club. This place of business closed down and went up for sale after…
He knows you by name
How many people know you? I mean, really know you? Your spouse or close family members, your best friend, someone you’ve worked closely with…
Don’t Block God’s Blessings
Watch the entire devotional series from this week, as Pastor Jon recounts the little known story of Mephibosheth to help us see how God blesses us regardless of the challenges in our lives.