How to Battle Depression with Scripture, Prayer, and Gratitude
Over the years, I have had to climb my way up out of depression time and time again. At first, my depression came from the great disappointment...
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May
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May
How God Redeemed My Life in the Face of Anguish
When I started to seriously consider the lordship of Christ in my life, I wanted to get rid of everything that reminded me of my “bad old days...
12
May
God’s Kindness
My friend Tim once went duck hunting; halfway down the lake, a truck was parked (guys drinking, cutting up). Tim yelled to them to “Be quiet...
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Apr
How Good God Treats You
Years ago, my friend, Steve Estes gave me such wise advice. And today? I’m passing it on. He said: “Keep praising God no matter how good he treats you...
20
Apr
Easter Sunday
When I was a child, I sang a lot of hymns with my family. As a five-year-old, my imagination went wild the first time I heard everyone singing...
19
Apr
Holy Week: Saturday
“About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’)...
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Apr
Holy Week: Good Friday
Most of us can get a little worked up when we are falsely accused. Sure, we can handle “valid” criticism—or maybe we can’t! But when someone attacks...
17
Apr
Good Friday: A Day to Remember Christ’s Ultimate Sacrifice
Every year around this time—right before Easter—a certain plant comes alive on my patio with bright, red blossoms. It is a Euphorbia milii, commonly known as...
17
Apr
Holy Week: Thursday
Do you recall what it’s like to cram for an exam? Especially a “now or never” exam? How about an exam on the Bible? Unless you’re a seminary student...
16
Apr
Holy Week: Wednesday
We don’t often associate laughter and joy with the days leading up to Easter. You can’t sentimentalize something as gruesome as a crucifixion...