How to Get the Most from Reading the Bible: 9 Tips, Tricks, and Reminders
I wanted to offer you a handful of my go-to tips and tricks when reading the Bible. Whether you joined us for the Pursuing God online Summer Bible Study, are leading a Bible study at your church, or seeking to know how to be a better Bible reader, my hope and prayer...
When You’re Tired of Waiting on the Promises of God
Colorado is a land of majesty and beauty, but also a harsh, rugged, and formidable landscape. In the early settlement days, the rugged terrain and the harsh winters were so brutal and unforgiving that even imagining the possibility of a mile high city rising up from...
What to Do When Your Faith Feels Stale
The dictionary defines wonder as being filled with “admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel." In so many ways, those are the fruits of life with God. We are created to live in such a way that our lives are acts of worship where we express our adoration, affection, and...
5 Must-Read Facts about the Story of Joseph
Sometimes, we may find ourselves wondering: God, where are you? How could you let this happen? Joseph’s story reveals that even though we cannot control circumstances, we can control how we respond to those circumstances. [Tweet this] Joseph spent many years in prison...
When You Wonder Where God Is
“The story of Joseph is a powerful reminder that even when things don’t make sense, God is still at work. When we wonder, ‘Where are you, God?’ we can trust that God is more involved than we can ever imagine. God is present in both the palaces and in the prisons, in...
How to Embrace God’s Dream of You
This week, I'm giving away THREE copies of Stasi Eldredge's book, Becoming Myself: Embracing God's Dream of You. Stasi is coauthor with her husband John of the bestselling classic, Captivating. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi leads the women’s ministry of...
4 Moves That Can Make or Break Your Ministry Effectiveness
I recently visited my first chiropractor. A peppy thirtysomething walked in the room and asked, “Are you ready to be adjusted?” with the enthusiasm of a male cheerleader. To be honest, he scared me a little. Not willing to back down, I responded, “You bet!” with equal...
When You Realize It’s Not About You
One thing about God that never ceases to amaze me is the choices he makes. God chooses whom he chooses, and often that’s not the strongest, the best looking, the smartest, the most capable, the most gifted, or even the most righteous. [Tweet this] In fact, what this...
Everything I Didn’t Know About Life, I Learned From the Internet-10 Must-Read Links To Make You Laugh, Love, & Think
1. Brilliant insights. "Our presentism bias – anchored in the belief that if it isn’t at the top of Google, it doesn’t matter, and if it isn’t Googleable at all, it doesn’t exist – perpetuates our arrogance that no one has ever grappled with the issues we’re grappling...
Did You Know? 4 Fun Facts about Genesis 28-36
Jacob, who believes that it’s all about him, swindles his brother out of his birthright in exchange for soup and bread. Such self-centered thinking stands in opposition to the love God calls us to. Without the love of God infusing our lives, it is impossible to truly...
