How can God’s presence be explained? You can’t see Him, but you can see His handiwork in creation. You can’t see the Spirit of God, but you do have Jesus’ word that He is present. You also have evidence of God’s presence in your life as you produce the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, […]
Not long after I accepted a position at the seminary where I received my own training, I attended a conference of professors from around the country. One of the speakers had a Ph.D. in religion and theology. It wasn’t long before it became apparent that, while this person knew a lot about God, he did not have a personal relationship with God through Christ. During a lunch break, I sat with him and initiated a conversation about salvation and the gospel message.
DEVOTION: Do you usually spend a few hours in the evening scrolling through your phone or texting? I used to watch hours of TV, but over time, I began to maximize my night hours. Here are 5 practical ways you can make the most of your time too!
Learning as a lifestyle is not a solitary endeavor. Of course, you can gain much from reading books, but don’t neglect gleaning wisdom from believers around you. “A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel (Proverbs 1:5).” Choose to ask questions. Everyone is an expert on […]
Read Part 3 – Learning as a Lifestyle – Open Your Eyes to Those Around You on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Most of us have no problem memorizing the lyrics to our favorite songs. Sometimes we know them so well, or they’re so deeply ingrained in our minds, that they get stuck in our heads. The moment certain songs come on you’ll see people rocking in the car or singing along.
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.
One day Peter asked Jesus a question that had probably been forming in his mind for some time. “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” (Matthew 18:21). Peter was being generous when he suggested forgiving someone seven times, for the traditional rabbinic teaching was that […]
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.
DEVOTION: A wife’s mission of fulfilling God’s pattern for goodness in marriage is empowered by Him when we plan and practice goodness. Here’s how we can do that.
When you receive God’s gift of Jesus, you also receive the promise of forgiveness: As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 God is bigger than your biggest sin, and He’s aware of even your smallest ones. Unconfessed sins have consequences. They hinder […]
Read From Jim’s Heart — The Promise to Forgive on Elizabeth & Jim George.