(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia ) . . . How do we define our faith and check in on our spiritual health? Do we measure faith by feelings, by interpersonal feedback, life blessings, checklists of spiritual deeds or disciplines? Perhaps faith is more of a journey; a process of believing … More The heart behind closed doors
Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia How do we represent Christ in the secular world? In one respect, this is a non-question; the way we live should remain constant as it reveals what we hold true in our hearts. However, we each have different spheres of influence, and different opportunities … More To be a witness
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) In the midst of their shame, fear and sin, He covered them. In the midst of their suffering and judgement, He covered them. Genesis 3 records the well known story of Adam and Eve disobeying God and being banished from the Garden of Eden. … More Covered in Christ
. . . Some moments are too special to share, but they influence our hearts and lives most significantly. As we celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary, I am all the more aware of the intimacy we have within our family relationships, and the intimacy we enjoy in relationship with Christ. As we experience joy in … More 7 Years: Secret Intimacy
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Alicia Britt Chole’s book, “Anonymous: Jesus’ hidden years and yours…”, references a story about a boy who eagerly desires a part in the school play. He auditions but does not get a role. Yet, to his parents’ surprise, the boy is not disheartened by … More Chosen to Cheer
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Pride and selfishness wear many disguises. Sometimes they take the spotlight, but often they express a more subtle influence. In Isaiah chapter 66, verse 2, the Lord says that He looks on those who have a “humble and contrite spirit” and who tremble at … More Conquering Selfishness
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) “God sent them to earth with a purpose.” In 2009, South Korean pastor Lee Jong Rak and his wife Chun-ja created a drop box where anonymous mothers could leave their babies to be cared for by others. Many of these women were teenagers, victims … More A Greater Purpose
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) Words are everywhere. We speak them, write them, study and learn them. They help us to communicate with each other, understand concepts and express ourselves. Words are valuable. . . . A word over our lives God speaks purpose and life-filled words over … More Valuable word
We are in the midst of a pandemic. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads, people are facing a multitude of decisions affecting lifestyle, work and economics. How do we pray, and how do we respond during such a time? Esther and Joseph found themselves facing crises in their countries. Both were used by God to … More In such a time as this (COVID-19 Pandemic)
(Republished with permission from Press Service International, for Christian Today Australia) A war wages constantly in heart, mind and spirit; a battle where strength and will fall quickly to the power of hope and faith. Surrender here does not mean failure. A classic children’s song declares: “I may never match in the infantry, Ride in the … More I’m in the Lord’s Army
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