Have you ever had a situation in life when you cried out to God, “Lord, I don’t know what to do. Can you please just tell me?”, and God seems silent? I encountered this when I was in high school in my church’s youth group. I distinctly remember one of the seniors wrestling with theContinue reading “When God doesn’t tell us what he wants us to do – 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, 25, Preview”
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The single most important factor in making decisions – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 3
David and his men have been on the run, fugitives being hunted by King Saul. But in the previous post we learned that God was protecting David, keeping Saul from finding him. Someone does find David, though. A friend shows up in 1st Samuel chapter 23, verses 16-18. David’s best friend Jonathan, Saul’s son, makesContinue reading “The single most important factor in making decisions – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 3”
What if God gave us all Holy Magic Eight Balls? – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 1
What are the most difficult decisions you’ve ever had to make? I’m talking about decisions where you had at least two options, maybe more, and you thought, “I have no idea what option to go with”? Take a moment and think about those tough choices. Did you ever wish that something like a magic 8-ballContinue reading “What if God gave us all Holy Magic Eight Balls? – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Part 1”
My favorite book about decision-making and the will of God – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Preview
My wife Michelle and I started dating in college, and as we were becoming more serious, my thoughts turned to marriage. But one nagging concern I had was how could I be sure that she was “the one”? Might it be possible that God wanted me to marry someone else? I talked about it withContinue reading “My favorite book about decision-making and the will of God – 1st Samuel 23 & 24, Preview”
The food that gives Jesus life – John 4:27-42, Part 3
What gives you life? Being with friends or family? Your job? Perhaps a hobby? Serving as a volunteer? Reading? Exercise? Art? Music? As we continue studying John 4:27-42, we learn what gives Jesus life. Earlier in the chapter, Jesus had a thought-provoking conversation with a Samaritan woman. They had a chance meeting around a wellContinue reading “The food that gives Jesus life – John 4:27-42, Part 3”
What makes life worth living – Acts 20, Part 3
What makes life worth living for you? Think about that. Is it spending time with your family? Is it enjoying vacation? A hobby? Maybe you’re working for the weekend? For some people it is getting outside and being in nature, gardening, hiking, or some other sport. What makes life worth living? What makes lives worthwhileContinue reading “What makes life worth living – Acts 20, Part 3”
The one crucial step that must come before doing God’s will
What is the will of God? Yesterday we looked at the surprising weapon Christians are to arm themselves with: the attitude of Jesus, which was an attitude of following the will of God for his life no matter what. As we continue studying 1 Peter 4:1-6, Peter goes on to say in verse 2 thatContinue reading “The one crucial step that must come before doing God’s will”
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