We are all instructed to be a minister to others by loving and serving them. (1 Corinthians 10:24 and Mark 12:30-31) Paul gives us, and Timothy, instructions about how we are to equip ourselves to serve others in the fourth chapter of First Timothy. (1 Timothy 4:1-16) Ministry … [Read more...]
Walking with God. Running with Nikes
It was a year ago this week that I last laced up a new pair of running shoes. That is until earlier today. On July 9th of 2009, I made a blog entry about running shoes and the bible being two pieces of fitness equipment that I most frequently use. The Nike Air Max shoes I … [Read more...]
“Deep-Rooted in Christ” by Joshua Kang. Book Review
Deep-Rooted in Christ. The Way of Transformation, published by InterVarsity Press, is the first book I've read by Joshua Choonmin Kang. I don't imagine it will be my last. Throughout the book, Kang uses the metaphor of our spiritual lives being like the life of a tree. As … [Read more...]
Guilt, Satan, Disease and Forgiveness
Occasionally I pass along relevant devotions that I receive. Below are a few lines from tow of David Wilkerson Today devotions on "The Danger of Guilt." Day One "Guilt can eat away at the spiritual vitality of a Christian like a raging cancer. It causes a person to lose … [Read more...]
Winning the Race of Your Life – Weekly Wellness Devotional – 1 Corinthians 9:25
The 2010 Winter Olympics are over. Over the course of 17 days of this year's competition, Team USA earned 37 medals -- the most ever by one country in one Games, besting Germany's mark of 36 set at Salt Lake. The feat was even more impressive considering it was the first time the … [Read more...]
Power and Strength by Grace Through Intimacy with God
The grace of God gives us strength and the corresponding ability to do the things we otherwise could not do. This happens as a result of being in an intimate relationship with God, through his Son Jesus and experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit. The more intimate we are … [Read more...]
