John Wesley was passionately devoted to reading the Bible. He laid hold of the Bible because His heart’s desire was to grow… and the Bible laid hold of him as well. Every year, he lifted up this prayer as a covenant to God, expressing his desire to growing in the knowledge of Christ: O blessed […]
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One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. (Psalm 27:4) David—the man who wrote these words—was a man of extreme […]
Read Teen Tuesday: 12 Encouraging Reasons To Go To Church on Elizabeth & Jim George.
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. —2 Timothy 3:16-17 Influence isn’t about numbers. No, it’s about individuals. Individuals with a passion, a focus, or an intensity—or all of the above—that drives them […]
Read From Jim’s Heart—One Man’s Example and Impact on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Who is the most important man who ever lived? Without a doubt it’s Jesus Christ! As such, Jesus could also have been the most isolated, insulated, protected person who ever lived. We are used to people such as heads of state, influential business leaders, and celebrities separating themselves from the crowd; right? But amazingly, our […]
Read Don’t Get in My Way, I’m Serving the Lord on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Do you ever feel like you’re not making much progress in your spiritual life? That you seem to take two steps forward in your growth only to fall back one? Are you getting discouraged by shortcomings and slow growth? Do you feel unfinished? Incomplete? Lacking in spiritual maturity? Well, take heart and be encouraged. When […]
Read From Jim’s Heart — Faithful to the Finish on Elizabeth & Jim George.
In Matthew 18:15, Jesus offers a principle for healthy relationships that revolutionized my mindset when I sensed conflict with others. He says, “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone.” The primary application of this truth is for me as the reader of the verse to […]
Read Is It Just Me (or Is It Them)? on Elizabeth & Jim George.
It’s correct to say that anything that is truly important to you will require your time and attention. And praying for your spouse and children is definitely a top priority. Think about it: Your children are your flesh and blood. They are closer to you than anyone else, other than your spouse. That means you […]
What happens when you fail to pray? You end up feeling distant from God. And that, in turn, makes you even more reluctant to pray. No matter how distant you might feel from the Lord, God is always close by. He hasn’t changed, moved, disappeared, or lost interest in you. So close the gap. Take […]
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When we’re thinking “Christmas,” it always seems so ideal, so perfect, doesn’t it? But in reality, it can get pretty hectic for everyone. Finding that balance between a Christ-centered Christmas and real life is a challenge, and Mom often finds herself right in the middle. What’s a mom to do? It’s so easy to get […]
I praised God when our pastor encouraged those who had accepted Christ as savior this past year to come forward and light a candle during the Christmas service. I was thrilled to see children and adults of all ages had made that significant life-changing decision this year. For years after I became a Christian, I […]