Another kind of conflict we sometimes have is when we are sharing or defending our faith. The Bible says that God commands us to share the good news, yet so many of us are afraid or unprepared to do so. In today's society where the last acceptable prejudice is Christianity (where Bibles are not allowed in school and announcements of Bible studies are prohibited in the workplace), there is even more reason to be uncomfortable when sharing your faith. However, this is exactly why I wrote Say What You Mean: Defending the Faith. This study goes through the common questions and misunderstandings non Christians have about God and teaches you not only what you can say, but how to say...
It's a new year and, like all new beginnings, it comes with an opportunity. Each year, and each day for that matter, gives us an opportunity to renew old friendships, repair past hurts, and rekindle the love we once felt for our spouse. Is there a friend you haven't spoken to in a long time? Was it just because you hadn't taken the time or is it due to a falling out? The longer we are out of touch with someone, the more difficult it seems to take that first step toward renewal or repair of a distant or damaged relationship. Many people I talk to say they'd be willing to repair a relationship if only the other person would...
Well, it's here again, the last day of 2012. Happy New Year to all my blog readers! We pray 2013 brings you many blessings. Do you make New Year's Resolutions and, if so, have you kept them? Studies show that most people who make resolutions, don't keep them. However, did you know that sharing your goals with others can actually help you keep them? Why? Because reaching a goal is difficult. Most of the incredible things men and women have done throughout history have been accomplished because of the help and support of friends or family. Even more than that, communicating your goals to your friends, neighbors and family will make it public and increase the chances that you will...
This week's word is Resolution. A resolution is "a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group." A New Year's Resolution is one an individual makes usually based on his or her desires. I guess what bothers me most about New Year's Resolutions is the fact that God is rarely consulted or referenced. Just because we want something does't mean God wants it for us. Sometimes He has other plans that may need to be in place BEFORE or INSTEAD of the plans we have for ourselves. This year, I resolve to listen to Almighty God to see what He would like me to do--not just on...
