Help Wanted

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Does your work or ministry feel like a “have-to”? God’s Word provides a surprisingly encouraging perspective of our service.

Retired From Resolutions

A calendar and notebook for the new year to plan new year's resolutions on January 1st

Few things are more enjoyable to me than sitting down with a notebook and calendar, setting goals, scheduling tasks, and planning to accomplish great things. I used to do this religiously twice a year—in January and June. But not anymore. Here’s the thing: I’m out of control. I mean, I literally do not have control […]

6 Ways to Please God

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Did you know that God is easier to please than people? The Bible makes it clear. We can start with these six ways to please God.

How to Build a God-Honoring Platform

How to Build a God-Honoring Platform

When you read the word “platform” concerning a Christian writer, do you cringe? I get it. As Christians, we rightly resist self-promotion. But for any writer who takes the call to write for God’s glory serious, we inevitably face the challenge of how to steward our message well—how to connect our words with our readers. […]

Why is God late?

Why is God late? Alarm clock

Why is God late? How can we maintain our faith in him when God delays answering our prayers? The account of Lazarus’ death in John 11 provides helpful insight.

Effective Evangelism: Encouragement for a Wavering Witness

A Christian woman demonstrating effective evangelism by reading the Bible with an unbeliever

Evangelism is hard for me. While some people effortlessly direct conversations to the gospel of Jesus Christ, I flounder with words, doubt the efficacy of my testimony, and sometimes hesitate to talk about my faith because I fear it may offend or the timing may not be appropriate. Most of us know someone for whom […]

The Cure for Backseat Drivers

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An uptight backseat driver reminded me of a calming truth from God’s Word—it’s possible to “be still” because God is trustworthy.

Productivity & Pleasing God

productivity and pleasing God

The Bible offers a hopeful perspective on productivity and success. Our efforts are not wasted, regardless of the results.