Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. — Romans 12:2 NLT I recently went jean shopping. URG. Next to trying on swimsuits, this has to be the most demoralizing activity on the face of the earth for which […]
Month: August 2019
Can I Really Trust God?
Guest post by Jerry Bridges, author of devotional book, 31 Days toward Trusting God. For most of us, life is filled with frustrations, anxieties, and disappointments that tempt us to fret, fume, and worry. Even amidst adversity that we might categorize as ‘minor’, such as an inability to wrestle off the lid of a jar […]
How to Read the Bible with Non-Christian Friends
A not-so-scary way to introduce your friends to Jesus, by Laura T. de Gomez. I had heard through the grapevine that two coworkers, Martha and Claudia, had expressed some interest in spiritual things. So I dropped into their office one day and said, “Hi! I’ve been meaning to ask you both: Would you be interested […]
What Does the Bible Say About Sex?
Excerpts taken from How & When to Tell Your Kids About Sex, by Stan and Brenna Jones. The truth is that when most Christians think about the Bible and sex, they first think of the “don’ts.” This is understandable; the Bible clearly prohibits certain actions. This is where our churches often focus, and certainly the […]
4 Actionable Ways to Authentically Share Jesus With Others
While those in mission or pastoral work are more likely to encounter someone who is ready to receive Christ without having previous contact with them, there are many more situations where your influence as a believer in someone’s life can draw them to saving faith, as you ‘do life’ together. Famous evangelist Billy Graham […]