Insights on Scripture from a Member of New Hope MBC
If you see a man or woman in uniform today, tell them, "Thank you for your service." Saying thank you is a small thing. They're doing big things by putting themselves between us and the enemies of freedom. We have much to be thankful for in the United States of America. Maybe it's time to …
Whatever you’re feeling right now, you have chosen to feel it. That’s right. Once an emotion delivers its message, you are free to send it on its way and instead choose to feel grateful. Like most things, it looks easy when you see it on the screen. But real life isn’t quite so simple. The …
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Anxiety is a huge problem in our world. I never considered surrender as the answer. Enter Jennie Allen and her amazing book GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD. I’ve been writing about it for a few weeks now, and I hope you’re not tired of listening to me synthesize the amazing information and encouragement she provided …
In a world full of self-improvement books and contests for the best selfie, it can be difficult to escape the clutches of pride. But if you get caught in the trap of thinking you deserve more than another person, you’ve fallen prey to the devil’s first and favorite lie. Remember, he said he would exalt …
God made us to be seen and loved. If you're feeling isolated, this post is for you.
Busy, busy, busy. That seems to be the hallmark of our American culture. We rush and rush but never feel satisfied. But we CAN choose to be still instead.
And others, tempting him, sought of him (Jesus) a sign from heaven. And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet. For as Jonah was a sign unto the …
Walking is not standing. Walking is not sitting. Walking, in fact, requires movement, and you can do it while you’re waiting.
News reports abound. But are they accurate? In this digital era, fake news has become a real thing. We need to be able suss out the truth so we won’t believe a lie. But sometimes, lies are easier to believe than the truth. I encountered this multiple times as I read through Jennie Allen’s fabulous …
We want easy, don’t we? Or at least for some things to be easy. But the last time I had this thought, God gave me a bit of a spiritual wake up call, too.
A Pew Perspective 