“… but our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20)
Since this is the last week of our Thriving in Tough Times series, I’ve been reading over the last ten letters (the whole series) in order to review what we’ve covered and come away [...]
Remembering Your Citizenship
June 10th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: God's purpose · Thriving in Tough Times · purpose
Light Shines Better in the Dark
June 9th, 2009 · 1 Comment
Thriving in Tough Times Part 10
“For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way the rich man will fade away even while he goes about his business.” (James 1:11)
There’s nothing pleasant about tough times. Employment is better than unemployment. Paying [...]
Tags: Courage · Fear · God's Voice · Prayer · Thriving in Tough Times · Trust · faith · suffering
Thriving in Tough Times 1
March 17th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Part 1: Adopting a Christian Worldview
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
At one point I was a child of this world – a citizen of its system.
To understand what I mean [...]
Making a Great Sponge
March 11th, 2009 · No Comments
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4)
I used to work for a company that made sponges from [...]
Tags: God's purpose · suffering



