Mark Twain wrote, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." In the fight to remain faithful and share the saving truth of the gospel, you must not be intimidated by the strength or size of the enemy (Satan). It may seem like everyone… Continue reading Fight the Good Fight: June 2024 Scripture Writing Plan
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Redeemed: December 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
She had lost her husband. She had debts to pay. She was on the brink of disaster. As a means of reclaiming what he was owed, the creditor was on his way over to take her two children into slavery. In desperation, this widow cried out to Elisha, the prophet, for help. He had her… Continue reading Redeemed: December 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
The Effective Prayer (part 2) November 2023 scripture writing plan
"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5.16, ESV Every relationship requires communication. In your job, effective communication affects the performance of the company. In your family, it affects the atmosphere… Continue reading The Effective Prayer (part 2) November 2023 scripture writing plan
Serve Like Jesus: July 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
When is the last time you received service that went "above and beyond"? It's likely you were treated with kindness, spoken to with respect, and/or given a bit more than you expected. Who or what are you imagining? Is it a customer service rep? Waiter? Barista? Financial Advisor? Friend? Neighbor? A brother or sister in… Continue reading Serve Like Jesus: July 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
The Great Physician: June 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
Franny J. Crosby was a well-known American poet and lyricist, known today for the many hymns she composed. She was also blind. At 6 weeks old, a doctor’s incorrect treatment of her eye infection caused permanent blindness. (Some scholars assert that she was born blind.) A preacher once said to her, “I think it is… Continue reading The Great Physician: June 2023 Scripture Writing Plan
Growing in Faith: Scripture Writing Plan March 2023
My middle daughter started playing tennis last spring. The city runs a tennis center with group coaching classes, so we gave it a shot. Initially, she was grouped with the younger (and less experienced kids). She showed up for every session, practiced at home in good weather, and eventually joined the advanced group. She often… Continue reading Growing in Faith: Scripture Writing Plan March 2023
Transformed in Christ: Scripture Writing Plan December 2022
Before the age of 7, he lost his mother to tuberculosis. Before he reached 12, his father had him traveling the seas. By the time he was 18, the British Navy pressed him into service. At 23, he was involved in the slave trade—first as a sailor, then as a captain—until his health forced him… Continue reading Transformed in Christ: Scripture Writing Plan December 2022
Lessons from the Wilderness: Scripture Writing Plan October 2022
The desert is a desolate place. It's dry. It's dusty. It's either miserably hot or bitterly cold--there is rarely a mild day. To top it off, there is a minimal vegetation as far as the eye can see. Any visible plants include shrubs, succulents, palms or spindly Joshua Trees (in certain parts of the world).… Continue reading Lessons from the Wilderness: Scripture Writing Plan October 2022
Learning Contentment: Scripture Writing Plan May 2022
True contentment is a thing as active as agriculture. It is the power of getting out of any situation all that there is in it. It is arduous and it is rare. G.K. Chesterton Contentment is not inherited, it is learned. Most people discover—at a very young age—that they cannot have everything they want, but… Continue reading Learning Contentment: Scripture Writing Plan May 2022
Filled With Christ: Scripture Writing Plan February 2022
If I have a cup full of coffee, but need water, would it be easier to… a) dump out the cup of coffee and fill it with water? OR b) pour water into the coffee until there’s a higher concentration of water than coffee? As someone who loves coffee, I’m not a fan of watered-down… Continue reading Filled With Christ: Scripture Writing Plan February 2022
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