Visible Reminders
"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2What’s the first image you see when you turn on your computer? Maybe it’s a family portrait or a special vacation picture. Or...
View ArticleIt’s All Good
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28Auguste Bartholdi traveled from France to Egypt in 1856. His...
View ArticleLove and Life on the Big Screen
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8One problem with Bible-polished rule keepers is that from a distance we all tend to look...
View ArticleMore Than a Hobby
"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19For most people I know, fishing is a hobby. Some approach it casually, picking up a pole and dipping a few worms in the...
View ArticleGetting Over Me Part 1
"Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you." Philippians 3:1Do you live to celebrate yourself—or Jesus? Joe...
View ArticleAt Just The Right Time
When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son. —Galatians 4:4Why is being on time so challenging for some of us? Even when we start early, something inevitably gets in our way to make...
View ArticleBorn Free
“If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36I remember one commute when I ended up following a busted-up pickup truck that sported a bumper sticker proudly announcing, BORN FREE. As I...
View ArticleWhat We Really Need
“You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing’” Revelation 3:17Veruca Salt, one of the not-so-sweet characters in Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, was notorious...
View ArticleGetting Along
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" Psalm 133:1I can still remember what it was like to take our family on vacation, only to have the kids in the...
View ArticleLike There’s No Tomorrow
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow.” James 4:14I expected some challenges when I took on the presidency of Moody Bible Institute, but I never expected a death threat. It happened...
View ArticleCross Bearing
“Anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” Matthew 10:38Right now it’s summer! When I’m wearing flip-flops to the grocery store and running the air conditioner in my car...
View ArticleV.I.P Treatment
“These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.” Deuteronomy 6:6A quick read through the Old Testament leaves no doubt that God wants His people to take His Word seriously. The...
View ArticleSetting the Record Straight
“I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 1:14Baseball fans will always remember the 2007 season—an interesting...
View ArticleGetting Over Me Part 2
"Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you." Philippians 3:1What do you value most in life? Joe Stowell...
View ArticleConnectedly Challenged
“Remain in me, and I will remain in you.” John 15:4I’ll never forget the time I bought a new stereo system. I brought the boxes home and carefully unwrapped each piece of equipment. I spread everything...
View ArticleWho’s in the Spotlight?
“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31If you’ve been around the world of golf for long, you know that winning the coveted “Green Jacket” at the Masters is arguably the...
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