Monthly Archives: June 2026

Top Tip for a Tiptop Life

Freely allow Christ to dwell in your heart through living faith. (Ephesians 3:16) The words given by God the Holy Spirit and written down by the apostles and the prophets can’t be understood by human reasoning. However, multitudes of people … Continue reading

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That Book

I had opened a famous book and tried to read it several times in my life. (I don’t remember the very first time.) Yet I always found it dull and boring and I quickly put it down. Although most people … Continue reading

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The Joyful Apprenticeship

There is a common belief that happiness happens through the lucky happenstance of happy happenings — that happiness depends on pursuing and finding comfortable and enjoyable, long-lasting situations. That’s a misconception. Happiness is an inner attitude built on gratitude. If … Continue reading

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The Jesus Revolution Southern Style

Jesus said: “Go and make disciples.” Instead of asking Christians, “Where do you go to church?” ask them, “Where are you making disciples?” The way to grow disciples is for Christians to show and demonstrate the presence, power, and love … Continue reading

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Finding “House Church” in Spanish

Last night God led me to a small group of amazing people who are “gentle and humble of heart.” Here is how He did it: Last Saturday I felt prompted to go to Plaza Marichi in Nashville. It’s a big … Continue reading

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How to Wash Feet

How did Jesus wash feet? We know the physical actions that Jesus took in order to do the task. But what were the inner actions that enabled Him to do such a humble thing? John 13:3-5 describes three things: 1) … Continue reading

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Healthy Boundaries Are Saturated With Love

Jesus calls His followers to humbly serve people. If you feel like you have to put people down in order to lift up and defend your opinions, perhaps you are insecure about what you say you believe. Be polite. People … Continue reading

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Lifestyle is More Important Than Location

Jesus lived a lifestyle of obedience. He lived the way that the Scriptures instructed Him to and He obeyed the voice of the Heavenly Father. We can too. To do the Word is to build your life on the rock. … Continue reading

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A Meme — There’s a Cross for Me

Jesus made forgiveness a requirement for discipleship. He said: “If you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive … Continue reading

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The Culture of Light, Openness, and Compassion

I’ve found a culture of light, openness, and compassion. It’s a rare culture that’s not easy to find because it is scattered among various groups of people in different countries all across the globe. I long to see that culture … Continue reading

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