I had an experience recently that illustrates the truth of our next song. As a runner, I sometimes enjoy heading to a local school to run their track. There, I must decide which lane to run in. The unwritten rule is that the slower runners take the outside “walking” lanes, while the faster runners run on the inside lanes. On this particular day, I chose lane three. I figured I was in the faster half, but the slowest of that group. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: How to Respond to the Brevity of Life
How to Respond to the Brevity of Life
Archival Post
Inhale, then exhale. The lungs expand and retract, the good stuff in, the bad stuff out. All-day long, during sleep, while awake, your body breathes. You do it without thinking. A breath occurs, and you do not remember it; its brevity is astounding. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreThe True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man (Philippians 4:10-13)
The True Tale of a Thoroughly Contented Man
(Philippians 4:10-13)
Paul was thankful for the Philippian church. Their faith was real; it had resounded throughout their region. They loved Jesus, and their lives reflected His holiness. They were genuinely progressing in their sanctification and partnering with Paul on the mission of God. (12 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreA Guide for the Climb -- Chapter 3 -- Have a Vision for the Gathering (Psalm 122)
Our ancient Hebrew pilgrim, readying himself for the journey to Jerusalem, wanted God in his life. He wanted God every day, not only during the three annual feasts at the temple. He understood, though, how limited his everyday experience with God would be if he didn't go to Jerusalem. If he never gathered with other believers to worship God, he'd experience less of God than he craved. (20 Minutes/5000 Words)
Read moreJesus Brings His People Into True Rest (Hebrews 4:1-13)
Jesus Brings His People Into True Rest
(Hebrews 4:1-13)
Jesus, famously, said, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Millions, since he said it, have craved that rest. We seek him for it. (20 Minutes, 4000 Words)
Read moreThe Unfortunate and Ugly Move From Spirit to Flesh (Isaiah 43:22–25)
The Unfortunate And Ugly Move From Spirit To Flesh
(Isaiah 43:22-25)
The Lord wants to move his people forward, upward, onward. He has a plan for each one of you. Recently, I've seen this in a fresh way in my own life. The fruit of the Spirit is love -- and there are many outworkings of that love (Galatians 5:22). I believe the Spirit wants to produce a heightened joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in me. And in you. (10 Minutes/1700 Words)
Read moreHow To Respond To The Brevity Of Life (Psalm 39:11)
How To Respond To The Brevity Of Life
(Psalm 39:11)
Inhale, then exhale. The lungs expand and retract, the good stuff in, the bad stuff out. All day long, during sleep, while awake, your body breathes. You do it without thinking. A breathe occurs, and you do not remember it; its brevity is astounding. (5 Minutes/700 Words)
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