Choose the Shadows, Not the Spotlight

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...

Don’t Be a Bully

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...

God is in Control

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...

It’s Him or Me

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...

Resisting the Enemy

It’s not very politically correct to talk about the devil any more. In fact, we say, “The Devil made me do it,” as a joke. But that doesn’t mean that the devil isn’t real. The Bible clearly describes him as a real person with...