About Surfing in Maui & Learning to Fear God
"Who or what you fear is that which controls you." I only want to be controlled by One who is wise, loving and good. I only want to fear God.
"Who or what you fear is that which controls you." I only want to be controlled by One who is wise, loving and good. I only want to fear God.
Are you an intentional gift giver? Be more purposeful in your gift giving this year. The Quietly Unconventional Gift Guide will help.
I have come to be convinced that there are only three root practices that underpin the life of every thriving Christian. There are many beneficial habits or disciplines but they all draw from these…
Legendary entertainer Pat Boone joins us on the Crossmap Podcast to share about what golf means to him, and how the power of second chances has affected his life.
Whatever the circumstance God wants us to experience His peace. We need to always put our trust in Him regardless of the outcome. It is important to remember that we should always seek to change those things we are able to change, accept what we have no power to change, and let God determine the final result.
Do you want simple tricks to make your life a little bit easier? Here are 5 examples of tiny habits that simplify my life in some small way.
It is really quite simple; he who loves God must also love his brother, even if he does smell like an old goat.
If you were faced with the proposition of reading a Harlequin Romance or the Holy Bible what would you choose? No, I am not joking nor am I trying to be cute. Despite being from opposite ends of the literary spectrum, choosing a romance novel in lieu of a Bible is far from a simple decision for many people.
I am sure there have been days, weeks, months, or even years when you have felt completely and utterly exhausted mentally, physically, and emotionally by various situations in your life. Many of the burdens we carry from day to day cannot be resolved on their own. Jesus simply says come to Him and He will give us rest. He will carry those burdens for us. All you need to do is ask.
God’s presence replaces all fear with confidence, uncertainty with security, and conflict with an incredible sense of peace. There are no gray areas here, just black and white. While these verses apply to a couple of adventurous and bumbling hikers, they most certainly apply to any of you struggling through adversity.