Knowing The Whole Plan
There is DISTINCT value in knowing the entire plan before embarking on a new project. It is commonly held as foolish to start on a project without knowing the entire plan. Certain questions, important questions need to be answered before setting out to complete the plan. Without knowing the whole plan, it is difficult to […]
Where Do Missionaries Come From?
The whole concept of missionaries got me thinking about how missionaries begin their journey. Do theses individuals have an experience like Paul in the dessert where a blinding light shines on them with a deep voice instructing their next move? Are they selfless people who never considered another career? Were they raised by saints brought […]
3 Misconceptions of Missionaries
What if I told you that your definition of a missionary could be completely off? The view held by the majority of Christians today about missionaries is false. The misconceptions held by the Christian church prevents them from being truly impactful for the Kingdom of God. In this series, I will examen the common perspective […]
Uniquely Equipped
It is interesting to see how God seems to put together just the right combination of desire, experiences, and talents when selecting someone to fill a need. It is equally as interesting to note that God rarely calls these individuals when they are all ready to go. You will be hard pressed to find an […]
The Power of Words
Sitting high above the surface of such a beautiful creation I am still baffled. We place so much trust in money, social influence, and things. Yet none of these were a part of creating what we call Earth. We place value in status, earning potential and popularity, yet none of these will last. The universe […]
Standing Your Ground
This is a follow-up to another post of mine titled, Fighting Words. As a follower of Christ, you will come up against a lot of criticism and negativity about your faith in Christ. This is nothing new, you have probably heard of this before. What I want to highlight in this post is how to […]
Fighting Words
Reading through this chapter, I kept coming to one realization. Jesus was fasting in the desert for 40 days. Yes 40 days! This wasn’t a cozy, drink only juice fast or eat only vegetables. Although there is nothing wrong with that type of fasting, the point is that it was rough! This was 40 days, […]
Cultural Christianity – Part 1
It’s commonly accepted in America’s society to call yourself Christian and act as if you aren’t. I think it’s almost expected from those that call themselves Christians. If you look at what the word Christian means, you will find that it translates as little Christ. Wikipedia says the following about Christians: ”one who lives according […]
Living Up to Our Name
You know it is tough to live up to our name. After all, we are supposed to be little Christs. With a name like this, it is tough to even come close. Still, we should strive to be like Christ. David is a prime example of how, as Christians, we must strive to follow Christ. […]
Cultural Christianity – Part 2
Living Up to Our Name You know it is tough to live up to our name. After all, we are supposed to be little Christs. With a name like this, it is tough to even come close. Still, we should strive to be like Christ. David is a prime example of how, as Christians, we […]