Do you ever struggle with believing that your idol is really all that bad? It's hard to give something up when you're not convinced that it needs to go. Looking at the consequences of idolatry is one way we can convince ourselves. We'll do that ... [ Read More ]
How to Break Free from Idolatry
Imagine this. You’ve been married for 23 years. You have a house, a dog, two cats, and three kids. You know your spouse like the back of your hand. That’s why it hurts so much the day he says, “I’ve had an affair. Will you forgive ... [ Read More ]
30 Day Weight Loss Bible Study Coming Soon!
In August or early September, I'll be publishing a 30 day weight loss Bible study. It will include some of the free Bible studies on this blog plus a few new ones I've written especially for the book. I first thought of the idea for this study ... [ Read More ]
Do You Have an Idol? – Idolatry Quiz
I still remember the words of a successful agent at a writer's conference. He said, "Money changes people. I've only met a couple of Christian writers who haven't been negatively affected by success." That's a little scary. Everyone tells us to ... [ Read More ]
7 Ways to Stop Being Overwhelmed
I just got back from a wonderfully relaxing camping trip to the Utah desert. Other than, "Which trail should we hike?" and "Which of the meals we brought along should we have for supper?" life was pretty much planned out for us: Get up. Make ... [ Read More ]
4 Lies That Make You Feel Overwhelmed
Lately I've been feeling overwhelmed with life. As I go to God for help, the same lies keep surfacing. Here they are: four lies that lead to stress -- and the truth that will make life a little more relaxing: 1. It will be easier to do it ... [ Read More ]
When You’re Bombarded With Temptation
Do you ever feel like you're constantly bombarded with temptation? I sometimes wonder if that's how Jesus felt in the desert. I was reading about His temptation the other day in Luke 4:1-13. Here are a few lessons I learned: 1. Expect to be ... [ Read More ]
4 Questions to Help You Use Your Time Well
Picture this. You’re on a float in the middle of your small town parade. Driving down the oak lined streets, you’re throwing candy right and left. Laughing kids are scooping it up and running alongside the parade, hoping to grab more. They ... [ Read More ]
Bible Study: When You’re Not Good Enough
Do you ever feel like you're not good enough? Or that if you could just change that one thing about yourself or your life, that then people would love and respect you? It's easy to fall into the trap of thinking we have to perform if we want ... [ Read More ]
When You’re Not Feeling Close to God – Pt. 2
Last week I posted three questions to help you get back on track when you're not feeling close to God. Here are four more questions. 1. Do you know that God loves you? I never knew how much God loved me until I started praying through the ... [ Read More ]
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