So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. I Corinthians 10:31 I want to begin my note to you this month with a question: How are you choosing to celebrate Christmas? I use the verb “choosing” deliberately—first and foremost because choice involves intentionality. Like so […]
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Category Archives: 2016As I change my calendar to the month of October, I’m looking forward to the routines that lie ahead. There’s something comforting about packing away summer essentials and getting ready for the fall season. Sandals and shorts are exchanged for sneakers and sweaters, and soon shorter days will bring cooler breezes and colorful leaves. In […] For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them— even the children not yet born— and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, […] Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16, NASB There’s something about summertime that spurs us to search for a good book, fall into a hammock or lounge chair, […] “Every person should obey the government in power. No government would exist if it hadn’t been established by God. The governments which exist have been put in place by God.” Romans 13:1-2 (God’s Word Translation) We are living in the midst of some pretty wacky political times in the United States. In fact, I’ve heard […] “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 My morning started out peacefully—at least for the first few hours. As everyone got ready for their day, I was able to read a […] And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 As I worked on the first book in the ‘I Choose! Series’, I had a sense that one day I would write one […] Recently we were asked why Sonkist Ministries keeps producing new books about faith. After all, isn’t it time consuming and costly in our current economy to publish anything? The question caused us to pause and really reflect on the vision and mission for our efforts at Sonkist Ministries. In reality, it does cost a great […] Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is […] Why is it that songs like Silent Night are so meaningful during the Christmas season, yet their message doesn’t always transcend into many of our New Year moments? I heard, sang, and hummed this particular tune countless times last month; you could probably sing it by heart too: Silent night, holy night All is calm, […] |
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