Quiet Time Bible Reference: 2 Chronicles 24 Joash was considered a good king in the eyes of God. He made good decisions and to the best of his ability, did the right thing. He had a right-hand man who was the head of the Levites (the people who took care of the duties of the […]
3 Ways to be sure you’re getting sound advice when you don’t know what to do
When I was a brand new Christian, I still wanted to manage my life the way I best saw fit. If I wanted to take a flight somewhere, go to an event no matter the type of crowd, or even move to a new country (which I considered heavily, c’est vrai), I would think about […]
Jesus washing his disciples’ feet is not about what you may think.
Scripture: John 13:1-17 When I picture the act of washing someone’s feet, it grosses me out. Baby feet, sure. Grown adult feet, I don’t want to touch with a ten-foot pole. Pun-intended. Jesus however, had a different take on the matter. He lovingly embraced this gesture–an act that isn’t glamorous or attractive. He chose something […]
The trouble assumptions can cause and what to do to avoid them
Bible Reference: 1 Chronicles 19 King David and King Nahash of the Ammonites had a good relationship. When Nahash died, David thought to send envoys to his son Hanun, who succeeded his father as king, to express his sincere condolences for his father’s passing. This was a heartfelt gesture that David didn’t have to extend, […]