Articles Tagged 'Lit' (Page 9)

Merry Christmas!

We pray the Lord blesses you with the grace of Jesus' presence this Christmas!

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Exercising the Spirit: Meditation

When's the last time you tried meditating?

Meditation is a lost art and discipline that we as Christians need to engage in again!

Right Here, Right Now!

What are you waiting for?

So often we have the grandiose promises we've made, when in reality we won't do the small stuff!

Knowing What to Say

How do you know in tough circumstances exactly what to say?

Life can often leave us speechless, not knowing what to say, so what we must say is that we don't know anything other than that God is greater than we are.

The Gift of Stillness

Have you learned to be still?

We all need more silence and solitude than we are getting in our busy world so let's start with just 5 minutes each day.

Get Out of the Car!

Would you have just driven on by in your car?

So often we don't live a life of faith because we are afraid to get out of the car and get involved!

Confidentiality

Can you be trusted with precious and dangerous information?

Confidentiality is crucial to maintain when secrets have been entrusted to us.

With the Help of Friends

What do you do when you can't do it alone.

We need to be accountable and get the support of friends.

Vulnerable God

What makes God's love so irresistable?

God's vulnerability, his openness in Jesus to his emotions, is captivating.

Better Get Better!

Are we willing to pay the price to really make a difference?

Learning to pay the price to get better or else we'll become irrelevant.

Learning to See

When was the last time your really opened your eyes?

We need to open our eyes and view things from a point of view of spiritual reality.

From Invisible to Visible

What really is a spiritual life?

All of life should be lived as spiritual.

Where is Your Heart

Have you got your heart, head, and follow through in gear?

While we know Jesus said it is better to give than to receive, we often don't live like it!

Ouch! You're Stepping on My Toes

Does God ever use Scripture to step on your toes?

We make all these plans and get upset when they don't unfurl like we want, but God often has other plans!

The Hills Are Alive

When was the last time you headed for the hills?

We all need places of solitude to experience God's beauty and listen for the voice of God.

Out of a Sense of Duty

What is your motivation to serve?

Sometimes we just need to do things out of sense of duty to be faithful.

Driving Lessons

Where can we learn the real truth about living in a conflict filled world?

Driver's Ed teaches us that we have to drive responsibly for everyone, not just ourselves!

Are You Nice?

So is it really important that we are nice and courteous?

Being nice is important if we are going to influence others.

Extreme Hospitality

Is your home and heart open to others?

We must open our homes to others!

What Will Happen ...

Will anybody intervene? Will I intervene?

We must learn to intervene to help children in our world.

Underestimating the Pull of Evil

How strong is the pull in your life?

We shouldn't play around with sin because it opens the door of heart to evil and satan.

Playing the Fool?

Just how important are children to Jesus?

We can do some pretty stupid things when it comes to kids!

Why Care about Folks We Don't Know?

Why pay attention and look for folks we don't know?

We should care about all people, regardless of their background.

When I Was Your Age

What can you do now that you won't be able to do in 30 years?

Young and old both have things that they alone can do and both must be respected.

If Only I Could Be Spiritual

Are you are spiritual person?

Spirituality is about who you are on a daily basis.

Hopeless?

Is your marriage really hopeless?

Infidelity wrecks lives and destroys families, but only by coming to the truth can its impact be healed.