The “One Thing” Approach to Life

In a recent interview, Walter Isaacson—authorized biographer of Steve Jobs—reflected on some of his last conversations with Jobs. “He talked a lot to me about what happened when he got sick and how it focused him. He said he no longer wanted to go out, no longer wanted to travel the world. He would focus on the products. He knew the couple... [Read more]

Around the Web (1/27)

Kevin DeYoung explores what the Republican debates are saying about America. Roger Shouse helps you jump start your day with a message from God’s Word. Clay Gentry explores the Biblical imagery behind the cup, leaven and honey. Ferrell Jenkins provides a visual aid for Luke’s account (7:11-17) of Jesus and the funeral procession at Nain. Edwin Crozier... [Read more]

Are Your Texts Crossing the Line?

Justin and Trisha Davis have a wise warning for married people in the digital age: Over the past few days, we’ve been in several conversations with people rocked by affairs. We’ve talked to devastated spouses trying to find hope and healing because of what their spouse chose. We’ve talked to repentant and remorseful spouses who broke trust and destroyed... [Read more]

The Gentle (and Terrifying) Voice of the LORD

____________ The voice of the LORD makes the deer give birth _________________ and strips the forests bare, _________________ and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” (Psa 29:9)    Read More →

Living As If It All Belongs To God

In November and December 2011, Jason Hardin preached a series of sermons entitled, “What God Says About Your Money.” Part 2 of this series asks: What is stewardship? Why is an accurate awareness of ownership fundamental to a successful life? Is God really the owner of everything? “Each of us will give an account of himself to God” (Rom... [Read more]

Does God Really Care About My Money?

In November and December 2011, Jason Hardin preached a series of sermons entitled, “What God Says About Your Money.” Part 1 of this series asks: Are we being faithful in how we handle money? Is money really important to God? Why so much Biblical emphasis on money and possessions? Isn’t what I do with my money really my own business? “Each... [Read more]

The Weight of Being a Good Mom

Encouragement for ever-busy moms from Jenny Dorr: Most people simply know me as a wife and mother. But what most people don’t know about me is that I’m also a skilled weight carrier. You might see me shopping for this week’s groceries—Starbucks in one hand and a stack of coupons in the other—while pushing an over-flowing cart containing... [Read more]