1 John 1:4

“And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.” 1 John 1:4 I’ve been a writer and teacher for decades, so you’d imagine it would be easy for me to author a book. Ha! Not so.……

For as long as I remember, I have loved stories. While growing up I read all the time. Even now, books are among my favorite things. Spending the day at a library or bookstore ranks at the top of my list. My kids love to read and listen to stories too. Some of their preferred […]…

I’ve had many experiences of sharing Jesus with people at schools, on planes, and on tennis courts. Some friends think I’m a natural-born evangelist. But I’m not! I find the hardest thing is choosing to open my mouth. Once I do, the Lord graciously gives me the words.…

What is our source of joy? We read about it, and we talk and sing about it. The Bible tells us the joy of the Lord is our strength. We also find joy listed as o…

What is our source of joy? We read about it, and we talk and sing about it. The Bible tells us the joy of the Lord is our strength. We also find joy listed as o…

I am forever grateful to Landon Saunders1 for opening my eyes to this truth and thereby transforming my walk with Christ. What is Success? How do you define “success?” What does that look like? What is that stuff? If we look outside the body of Christ, success is almost universally defined by the accumulation of wealth……

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13 One of the most difficult parts of my jo……

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13 One of the most difficult parts of my jo……

By Elizabeth Prata I read a good essay at The Master’s University site this morning. It’s a summary of Nathan Busenitz’s chapel sermon called “What Does it Mean to be Succes……

1.0 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Ephesus [in modern day, Turkey] was not the official capital of the province, Pergamum was, but Ephesus was the greatest city.It was a port city and a commercial center.The trade routes from the east and the south all terminated there at Ephesus.So, it was a wealthy city; it was a materialistic …