Category: Simple Idea

  • Sin: God Idea #62

    Sin is such an ugly word we often don’t like to talk about it, much less acknowledge our involvement. And yet, without the acknowledgement of our sinfulness, how can we fully accept the new life offered through the death of Jesus on the cross? And how can we pretend that some sin is OK, that…

  • Love: God Idea #61

    Recently I wrote about the basics of Christian life – faith, purity, love, and hope. Today I want to remind us that out of that list of basics, there is one value that will last for eternity even as the others no longer exist. That value is love. I was reminded recently that without true…

  • Communication: Growth Idea #691

    Sometimes we might think good communication skills are only important for leaders, but that’s not true. All of us need to learn how to communicate well if we want to be heard, to be understood, and be able to make a positive contribution in life. How do we start communicating well? We start by listening…