Wisdom. We’ve had a month of it here, and one thing I’ve learned is this: Wisdom protects us. From danger. From folly. From fear. And the reason is simple. All wisdom comes from God, and it is in him that we rest. “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” (Proverbs 30:5) We can look for wisdom, but it is in him that we ...
31 Days
Why Christians Should Care About Those In Need
When it comes to those in need, the bottom line is: Christians should care. Why and how can Christians care like Christ? How can we give love like he did? In journalism school, I read a book called Compassion Fatigue. Living in Africa, I understood it. When I first arrived, I noticed every need. Every child on the street. Every beggar by the ...
Hiding doesn’t help.
The way God works is often…ok, almost always…completely opposed to the way we humans would do things, isn’t it? The complete opposite really. I mean, think about it. We think the one who strives to be first will win, but God says, “The first will be last,” doesn’t he? We think it is a blessing to be served. Christ came to ...
What’s your reflection?
Do you know the easiest way to find out what is most important to a person? Look at his life. How does he spend his time? How does she spend her money? What does he say? What does she do? It may be true that you can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can tell a lot about a person’s inside from how they act on the outside. And, let’s be clear. I’m not talking ...