When we are young, it is tempting to get impatient with ourselves and our progress in life. Our dreams can feel distant, and the routine of life can make us feel like we are slowly hiking up a hill with no end in sight. But, for most of us, there is usually a preparation period we go through – between when God gives us a dream, and when we see its fulfillment. One of my … [Read more...]
Even Though Jesus Did This, It’s One Of The Most Overlooked Spiritual Practices
Can you guess what it is? When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have … [Read more...]
Three Powerful Christian Conversion Stories: How These Three People Met Jesus Christ and Were Forever Changed (Videos)
He answered, “Whether he is a sinner I do not know. One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see.” - A blind man healed by Jesus Christ (John 9:25 ESV) I love hearing stories of how people met the Lord Jesus Christ. Real life encounter stories are powerful, inspiring, and worth sharing. Here are three powerful Christian conversion stories that I felt were worth … [Read more...]
The Narrow Way To Paradise
Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able. When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’ Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your presence, … [Read more...]
What I Learned From Meeting Switchfoot
A few weekends ago, my wife and I went to Appleton, Wisconsin with four friends (two other couples) for a youth conference. Three of them were leading worship for the conference, as well as opening the evening concert featuring the band Switchfoot. We arrived at the venue for sound check, walked in the back door, and who was the first person we ran into? Jon foreman, the … [Read more...]
Patiently Prepare For Your Calling
"Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharoh the king of Egypt." - Genesis 41:46 "David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years." - 2 Samuel 5:4-5 "Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age..." - Luke 3:23 What do you notice about all three people mentioned above? They didn't start walking … [Read more...]