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Making a difference – when the unlikely cause a greater ripple effect than...
When reading the passage in John 4:1-42 about Jesus and the Samaritan woman for my recent assignment in Studying and Teaching the Bible at Moody Bible Institute it struck me what an evangelistic...
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30 warning signs and red flags of an abusive partner:
Ask yourself if your partner has any of these signs of abuse. If you find many of these statements to be true in your relationship, then you may be in an unhealthy abusive relationship. You may need...
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7 Types of abuse in relationships:
Are you in an abusive relationship that involves one or more types of abuse? If so, you may want to join one of our Journey to Joy Support Groups for women who are victims of abuse.1. Physical...
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9 Types of abusers (many abusers fit into more than one category):
The Narcissistic Abuser- This type of abuser is obsessed with self; he worships self, promotes self, photographs self, looks at self (and wants others to look at him) and constantly thinks about...
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True Discipleship – What are the characteristics of a true disciple? (Part 1)
As a follower of Jesus Christ, do people perceive you as being different than others who are not followers of Jesus Christ? If we are true disciples, we will be noticeably different than those who...
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True Discipleship - What is the Cost of being a True Disciple? (Part 2)
Jesus warned his disciples in Luke 9:23 that “any one (who) would come after me….must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Jesus appears to have issued this call on at least three...
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A New Life - "When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new...
As I walked up the straight and narrow passage on the old wooden squeaky steps, I noticed that the wood on each step was heavily worn by those who had walked this same path. There was a musty smell...
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Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation - What forgiveness is, and what it isn't:
There are many misconceptions regarding forgiveness. Some Christians believe that if there is not reconciliation, then forgiveness has not taken place. Some people believe that forgiving means...
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Is everyone in the world a “child of God?”
I hear many people (Christians and non-Christians) refer to all the people in the world as “children of God.” Are we all children of God? I have heard it so many times, even in various bible studies...
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Becoming "Poor in Spirit" as Jesus speaks of in The Beatitudes
While on vacation here in Cannon Beach, Oregon I could not help but ponder my life and how much of it is centered on busyness. While basking in the sun on this beautiful beach I thought of the...
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