Now, I know that this not a fun topic. Who really wants to spend time on self-assessment? First of all it requires time. Who has that? Second, how do I know if I am being too hard or too soft on myself? Paul in the book of Romans was well aware of this struggle. He said it this way: “Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given […]

You know that little circle arrow on the top of a web page, called the refresh button? It’s the button that you push to reset the web page, to keep everything current and up-to-date? Did you realize that you have a refresh button in your relationship with Christ? Oh, it’s not a little circle arrow button; it’s better than that. The Holy Spirit stands before God and prays for us. Romans 8:26 “In the same way the Spirit also helps us in our weakness, because we do not know what to pray for as we should, but the spirit himself […]

As leaders, we sometimes get a lofty idea of who we are. It can be easy to get caught up in all that we are accomplishing or making happen, and we begin to think we are more than we are. Each of us, no matter what position we find ourselves in, are simply people. No more, no less. The problem with getting a lofty idea of yourself is that you begin to forget that the simple facts of life apply to you as well. Things like, saying thank you to those who serve you, a kind word or smile, a […]

Romans 8:26 “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” I can’t even begin to count how many times I’ve heard the challenge to pray more faithfully, more fervently. And we should, without a doubt (I Thessalonians 5:17). Yet, there are many times in my life when I just don’t know what or how to pray. I want to please God. I want His will to be done, but I am conflicted by my own […]