Three Necessities for Healing and Growth (Mark 8)

Everyone struggles. That is just a fact. Some struggle with huge life issues. Others struggle with issues that are huge to them. No one has it all together. Jesus wants to help us heal and grow, but that happens best when certain conditions are in place. How do we put ourselves in the best position to be blessed by God? Mark 8 gives us some good reminders.

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Darkness to Light (Colossians 1:9-14)

Our transition from lost to found is a gift of God. It is because of God’s grace and Jesus’ sacrifice. However, our growth in that new life is at least partially our responsibility. So, what needs evaluation? Where should this growth begin? What does it look like to walk in the light? Colossians 1 highlights three starting spots. https://youtu.be/1nWWWj4awh8

New Article: Thanksgiving in Real Time

Thanksgiving weekend means that many of us will spend time together with family and friends, eat a lot of food and think about what we are thankful for in our lives. Unfortunately, after that, most will go back to their normal routines and leave thankfulness behind. What would happen if thanksgiving were part of our everyday life, rather than something we focused on a few times per year? Where would we even start? According to Philippians 1:18-26, the apostle Paul remained joyful and thankful, even while imprisoned for his faith, by holding on to three important practic...

Consider This: What is so Great About Grace?

If you were to drive by our house, you would see that Sara loves plants. Our yard is full of flowers, and Sara lovingly tends every one of them. Which is why I was so afraid when she left town and put me in charge of keeping things alive. She must have been a little concerned, too, because she sent me two videos with specific instructions on how to water, when to water, and what to do. Honestly, those first two videos helped, but the third one she sent was the one I liked most. In that one, she said, “Please do your best. I want the yard to look good for the family reunion in two weeks. However, if something dies, we will dig it out and pretend that it never existed!” That is what grace looks like! Try your best, do what you can, but if it goes wrong, it will be ok. Sometimes we talk as though grace and effort are opposites. That is not true. They are partners. In one place, scripture asks, “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone c...

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