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A Surrendered Life
Bryan Carter, senior pastor of Concord Church, Dallas, TX, begins the Spiritual Life Conference with a…
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Feel Trapped? A Biblical Perspective on Suicide
Some 23,000 people are murdered in the United States each year, and 32,000 Americans commit suicide. …
Follow the Leader: Models of Character and Accountability
“It all boils down to the issue of control,” lamented my friend as he shared with…
For What Would You Wish?
“One wish…anything.” If you are a kid, or a parent of one, you might think this…
Giving or Getting?
When I pose this first question don’t answer too quickly. Allow both possible answers to linger…
God's (un)Original Hero
I checked out Growing Up Isn't Hard to Do If You Start Out as a Kid…
Great Expectations
Every Christmas for the last five years, my wife Judy and I have made two trips…
Great Expectations?
For several months our five-year-old son Ben had been asking, “When are we going to the…
Hurry Up and… Wait
WAITING IS DIFFICULT, ISN’T IT? You drive up to the window at Wendy’s, but a number…
In the Face of Danger
It was the Carnival weekend and our sons Daniel and Stephen and their two cousins had…
In The Word
Whether dealing with greed or generosity, laziness or work, the Bible has a lot to say…
Invest in Eternity
"Rome wasn't built in a day." How often did we hear that when we were growing…
Lessons From Kidnapped Children
THE STATISTICS INUNDATE US TO THE POINT OF NEAR-DESPAIR. Fifteen million American children live in poverty.…
Lessons From the Book of Esther: Of Kings and Casseroles
God’s presence is not as intriguing as His absence. His voice is not as eloquent as…
Lessons of a Long-Distance Runner
An official marathon must be exactly 26 miles, 385 yards long. For the average runner with…
Life Lessons for Dry Seasons
We’re not suicidal; we’ve just lost perspective. What we need is a fresh encounter with God…
Live Beyond Your Means
A PASTOR FRIEND OF MINE RETURNED FROM VACATION RECENTLY TO DISCOVER that the church board had…
Mentored by the Master
The secret behind staying sensitive to God is the same today as it was twenty-one centuries…
No Present Like the Time
Dwelling on the past or the future keeps us from enjoying today.
Not By Might, Not By Power
I’m continually amazed at the way in which projects seem to “flow” when the Holy Spirit…
Only God Is Great
The quest for greatness is rampant. As fallen creatures, much of what we attempt to grasp…
Our Worth in Christ
Where do you find your significance? I mean, honestly, what is it that bolsters your sense…
Polaroids and God's Purposes
This was one of the biggest days of our lives—our wedding day. For months my fiancée…
Priorities: How Should We Pray for Others
As I write this article, I have just come from a prayer meeting. We spent about…
