Better than a model: four ways I’m trying to be a reflection
Dean asked writers to tell how they’re being a model of their faith. I prefer to think about it in slightly different terms.
How we can protect ourselves against moving from praise to complaint
How long does it take to go from praising God for his deliverance to complaining and blaming God for your problems? If the children of Israel are any barometer, the answer is about three days.
The story of Abram is our lesson in the blessing of obedience
Much about this story raises questions. But much about this story also takes away all of our excuses and simply challenges us to take a step of obedience.
Listen first, and when you decide to speak, heed this advice
To follow the teaching of James, we start by listening before we speak. We sew the Word of God in our hearts and surrender our words to him before we utter a thought to another.
What I’m learning about the benefit of being the last to speak
I did OK in school, but I seldom spoke up. I’m learning later in life that may be a pretty good approach.