This Father’s Day, take a moment to contemplate the roles that Dads play in their children’s lives. Our kids are watching to see if what we say matches our actions.
The Bible commands us repeatedly to serve others with a humble heart, without vain or conceit, and to consider others better than ourselves. How often, though, do we serve others for our own glory, to feel better about ourselves, or to fulfill an obligation?
Is it possible to fully describe Jesus Christ, our King? As many words as we have in the English language, there are still not enough to adequately describe the character and goodness of Jesus Christ, our loving Lord and Savior. However, one of the best attempts ever made to describe our King came from a wonderful preacher, Dr. S.M. Lockridge. Is this your King? Your Leader? Your God?
A public school teacher in the Bronx pouring her heart into the broken souls that enter her classroom each year. Outside they see drug drops, prostitution, and drive-by shootings. Inside with her, they experience unconditional love and support. We aren’t saviors, but we are called by God to love people. Who are you called to love? Are you loving the people around you or are you stopping at polite respect and acceptance?
I will try to not often interject my own thoughts into this blog often but this one is very close to my heart. If you’ve never been a server you wouldn’t understand this as much. It is a general rule that if you see a family pray before their meal they will not tip you very much and they will most likely make your job really difficult. Why is this? Should we not show love to those people around us? Is this how Jesus would want us to think?
A raw and straightforward plea from a nonchristian about love, judgment, and evangelism. Who is this in your life? What are you allowing to get in the way when it comes to talking to people you know about God?
An illustration of how God uses our tithes and offerings to build His Kingdom and meet the needs within the church, in the community, and around the world. How much can 10% really do?