"Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment." (Romans 12:3) Do you ever feel like a fraud? You aren't alone, trust me. In the late 1970s, two reserchers identified "imposter syndrome" as the condition of doubting one's own skills, talents, or abilities and interpreting oneself … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 18th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 17th
"The Lord has heard my cry for mercy; the Lord accepts my prayer." (Psalm 6:9) The freelance project wasn't working out well. The clients were demanding what seemed to be the impossible, and he was stressed and discouraged. His first reaction was just to walk away from it, which would mean not getting paid for … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 17th
He Gives Us Fair Warning
"And as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 'As for these things which you see, the days will come when there shall not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.' And they asked him, 'Teacher when will this be, … Continue reading He Gives Us Fair Warning
Daily Scripture – Nov. 16th
"If we died with him, we will also live with him." (2 Timothy 2:11) Physician Christian Ntizimira sensed God's calling to provide end of life care in under resourced areas of his home country of Rwanda. Colleagues often didn't see the value of such care because "these patients were already considered hopeless." But Ntizimira found … Continue reading Daily Scripture – Nov. 16th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 15th
"Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up." (Proverbs 12:25) Could eight minutes change someone's life? In a world where meaningful connections can be rare, author Jancee Dunn proposes the power of an eight-minute phone call. She believes such brief calls can help us connect with family and friends. Studies show … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 15th
Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 14th
"Won't you first sit down and estimate the cost?" (Luke 14:28). Locals call it "The Road to Nowhere," but its official name is Lakeview Drive. It's a scenic six-mile stretch overlooking Fontana Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Bryson City, North Carolina. After the road goes through a 1200-foot-long tunnel blasted out … Continue reading Daily Scripture Series – Nov. 14th
No Thought Police 