by lecrae | Jun 11, 2010 | Around the Web
Bookstores are full of self-help books on many subjects; however, you probably won’t find too many books on how to be ready to sacrifice. But that’s the skill Jesus wants his followers to develop. He said, “Whoever wants to become great among you...
by lecrae | Jun 10, 2010 | Around the Web
We typically think of the person in the spotlight or the leader with the most recognition as being the greatest person. But that’s not Jesus’ way. He said, “Whoever wants to be first must be your slave.” Instead of seeking the spotlight, Jesus...
by lecrae | Jun 9, 2010 | Around the Web
Have you ever noticed how easy it is for people in positions of authority to become bullies? They enjoy bossing others around. It’s this tendency that Jesus was talking about when he reminded his followers, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it...
by lecrae | Jun 8, 2010 | Around the Web
It’s easy to feel isolated in today’s impersonal society ? like we’re the only ones with our unique difficulties. But the truth is, we all have issues. For some, they are job-related, perhaps a boss who is unfair. For others, it’s a marriage...
by lecrae | Jun 4, 2010 | Around the Web
Robert Wuthnow, a professor of social science at Princeton University, wrote a book called God and Mammon in America. In his research, he concluded that while there are many Americans who claim to be very devout in their commitment to God, in reality, their material...