growing in Christ

How long does it take to grow? You may ask, “Physical growth? You mean my body growing growth?” It takes a baby nine months or so to grow in the womb before it comes out. We measure growth every doctor …

focus on the fundamentals

Vince Lombardi said, “Gentlemen, this is a football.” In 1961, Coach Lombardi began leading the Packers to victory in a new season. He didn’t have a “silver bullet” or “magic tricks” or “ace up his sleeve;” he focused on the …

setbacks and disappointments

I bet you’re familiar with setbacks and disappointments, right? You’re married? Have kids? Single? No kids? You have parents? You have money or work problems; your boss won’t get off your back? Maybe health issues? Whatever your situation, I think …

the most wonderful message

JI Packer in Knowing God, “The Christmas message is that there is hope for a ruined humanity—hope of pardon, hope of peace with God, hope of glory—because at the Father’s will Jesus Christ became poor and was born in