What If You Had To Give Up Everything?
Nabeel Qureshi (1983-2017)
“Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God.”
John 12:42-43
Nabeel Qureshi Died
For more information about Nabeel Qureshi, I recommend Justin Taylor’s excellent article Nabeel Qureshi (1983-2017).
Maybe you saw in the news recently that Read More
My Friend Just Died, And This Is What His Daughter Wrote
My friend David Serry just died. This is what his daughter Amy wrote.
My dad died last night.
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This is going to be Read More
How Martha Gets A Raw Deal
When you hear the name Martha in the context of the Bible, what comes to mind? I know for me I think of the time Martha welcomed Jesus into her home and became “distracted with much serving.” All the while her sister Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to his teaching. Martha became upset with Mary because she wasn’t lending a hand. In fact, she wasn’t contributing toward showing Jesus hospitality in any way other than listening to what he had to say.
Martha said to Jesus: Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work of serving alone? Tell her to help me.
But Read More
Political Polarization And Things For Which There Is No Law
I was standing in line at the post office today and overheard two women talking about the political polarization and anger we find in our country right now. An hour later I stumbled upon this quote from Os Guinness. Read More
A Man I Know Who Prays Without Ceasing
I have this friend who stocks shelves for a big box store. We were in his truck talking about praying before making big decisions and he commented that, sometimes, while he’s putting up merchandise at work, he prays for most of his eight hour shift.
I thought that was pretty cool.
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
[Image via liz west – Creative Commons]
Maybe The Most Undervalued Verse In The Bible (Or how to fail at guarding your heart)
(Read Proverbs chapter 4)
“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV
How To Fail To Guard Your Heart
The writer of Proverbs chapter four is sharing wisdom with his sons. He spends much of the chapter admonishing them to listen to his words and to value wisdom highly. Then, toward the end, he says what he says in verse 23, “Above all else, guard your heart . . .”
“Above all else,” he says.
This instruction, which is at the very least Read More
People I Know Who Most Resemble Jesus: Hold Lightly
I’ve noticed the people I know who most resemble Jesus, hold on to their expectations ever so lightly.
[Image by Matt Reinbold via Wikimedia – Labeled for reuse on Google Images. Text added from GodRunning.com.]
