Calling Then Wise Men makes it sound normal for them to have visited Baby Jesus. But they were more like sorcerers. Pagan warlocks. So why did they come to Bethlehem? Who invited them?
You feel powerless, although Jesus promised you'd have supernatural power. Wonder why? Maybe it's because you never attempt to do anything that requires supernatural power. He gives power with purpose.
How can you be comfortable living with Jesus, as long as there are people dying without him? You have a great mission. You were never meant to live for yourself.
Our church has celebrated the fulfillment of the 20/20 Vision. So what's next? I'm glad you asked. A bold new season of mission and life together starts now.
I used to think it wasn't nice to say no. And I thought Jesus wanted me to be nice. So I said yes to everybody, and I ended up living a life that Christ never intended.
You don't recover from catastrophic loss. Grief may crush you, it may transform you, but it will not leave you the same. You can grow through grief.
You can't be a good Christian, while being an unfaithful spouse, a selfish neighbor, or a bad friend. Relationship problems are spiritual problems.
The old saying goes, " If you don't have something good to say, don't say anything at all." Silence is always an option. So is having something good to say.