As Christians, we sometimes try to assess how we or others are doing on the basis of such things as how successfully we/they conquer a particular sin, how much prayer and Bible study we/they do, how regularly we/they attend and give to church, and so forth. But rarely do we honestly ask the question that…
What will the future bring? It’s the same question everyone should ask themselves, which is: What am I going to do? What’s my plan? You can’t just wing it. You must focus on what is within your control. You can’t expect to know what is in your control if you don’t take the time now…
“Honor” is one of those intangible aspects of life. Many of us seek “honor” in various ways. But, as Proverbs says, “Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool.” (26:1, ESV) Scripture portrays the honorable and the fool as opposites. So, who exactly is the fool? Scripture…
A “mulligan” is a term originating in golf, referring to a second chance or a “do-over” after an initial shot or attempt has gone poorly. In informal golf games, a player may be allowed to replay a shot without penalty, essentially wiping the slate clean. In charity golf tournaments, buying a mulligan typically means purchasing a limited number…
This post is a bit different than the usual Discipleship Moment. One, it is a video. Two, it is a bit longer than the usual 3-minute read. Please give it the time it requires (11 min).
What does the Bible say about courage? “Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!” (Psalm 31:24, ESV) There is a reason behind God’s command to be courageous. Nearly every time God says “fear not,” He provides a reason to have courage, and that reason is God Himself. God calms…
What does the Bible say about cowardice or being a coward? At first glance, it would seem the Bible has very little to say about cowardice. Some translations do not even contain the word, while in others it occurs only once in the book of Revelation: “But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as…
The most repeated command in the Bible is some version of “fear not!” It sounds great in theory, but let’s be honest, how can God expect us to not live in fear when everything around us feels so out-of-control? Hurricane devastation. Terrorist attacks. Economic troubles. Record rates of depression and anxiety. Lord, have mercy. In Isaiah, God commands, “Don’t…
As we work and achieve, we accumulate influence, titles, assets, and money. As they say, we build a life. Our life comprises our reputation, our job, our house, our car, and our relationships. Looking at the results of our effort – to what we’ve committed so much sweat and blood – is an immensely rewarding…
One way to go through life is to turn away from the things that are hard. You can take the easy way, forgoing difficulty whenever possible. Or you can choose to see hardship as an opportunity, as a test or a trial, rather than as an obstacle. It offers a chance to make yourself smarter,…
