Mashed Potatoes on the Ceiling
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It’s unlikely you’ve ever had to scrub dried mashed potatoes off your ceiling, but I have. Let me tell you how it happened and how it relates to the gospel.
Scattered Seeds
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Do you ever wonder if your efforts matter? God’s Word offers encouragement for us in the plodding and sometimes wearying work of everyday faithfulness.
Restore the Wonder
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It’s easy to lose our wonder and appreciation of things we see or experience regularly. It happens with our surroundings, and it happens with the gospel.
Killing Mice and Conquering Sin
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A recent home invasion by mice reminded me of the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ—the most effective strategy for resisting temptation and conquering sin.
Prayer: God’s Provision for a Life of Humble Service
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How did Jesus handle constant demands and continue to serve and love others well even when he had his own needs? His example of humble prayer is helpful.
Love & Lost Causes
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Most people would give up on a lost cause, but in the Kingdom of God, there are no lost causes. There is hope because there is One who loves, seeks, and saves.