None of us enjoy limitations. None of us like to be hemmed in and controlled.
Christian Teaching
Burnout or Bore Out: Reflections for the New Year
By: Brian Harris
There’s no doubt about it, burnout is a real problem, and large numbers of people have pulled back from aspirational careers, putting new boundaries in place, and taking clear and tangible steps to make sure they never land up in the same place of over stretch and exhaustion again.
The Mind of Christ – Devotion
May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had. (Romans 15:5.)
What Questions Did Jesus Ask?
By: Brian Harris
Don’t know if you were ever caught up in the WWJD quest – that’s the initials for the phrase, “What would Jesus do?”
When God Answers Back
“Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorant words? (Job 38:1–2, NLT).
The Criteria for Being a Christian
Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments” (Matthew 22:37–40, NIV).
Seven Practical Tips for Retaining Your Assurance and Joy
We were never meant to do life on our own and as God’s children, He promises his Spirit to help and to strengthen us. Here are some practical tips for how to keep your assurance and joy.
Why God Commands Us to Weep
People don’t really seem to like the idea of God commanding stuff these days. It’s one of the reasons why some people choose to turn away from God altogether. People just don’t like to be “commanded.”
Red Rope Christianity
By: Stephen McAlpine
Flying. Remember that? I flew a lot in 2019 for my job, mostly interstate within Australia (which admittedly is a big place), but also some international flights.
Who Am I To Think I Can Improve The Timing Of God?
By: Neri Morris
Who am I to think I can improve on the timing of God?
2 Peter 3:8 (Amp) says “The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness..”