Tag: life

  • Blessings: God Idea #72

    As a follower of Jesus, what blessings am I really expecting? Am I expecting an easy life, no problems, plenty of wealth to enjoy life? The Bible promises us persecution as we follow Him, so what blessings can I count on in life? We’re told that we’ve been given every spiritual blessing in Christ, so…

  • Reflect: Growth Idea #692

    In today’s busy world, I’ve been recognizing that I don’t take enough time to reflect. Reflect on what you might ask – well, reflect and think about what has been happening in my life the past week. What am I learning from those experiences? Have I even learned anything at all? And what impact will…

  • 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…