If you haven't read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing, prioritization, taking action, and appropriate rest, they may be helpful. Receive counsel humbly When you are overwhelmed there will be people who mean well and want to help. Someone might immediately...
Benjamin Candee is one of my friends and colaborers in the gospel ministry. He recently provided this update of their progress in Brazil; I thought it was inspiring and hopeful. He did not ask me to do this. Still, I am writing to explicitly ask you to pray about...
If you haven't read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing, prioritization, and taking action, they may be helpful. Rest Appropriately Now that I've admonished you for potential laziness, my next piece of advice is to rest. Yes, it sounds contradictory but it...
Synopsis David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the 18-year-old son she’s only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads...
If you haven't read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing and prioritization, they may be helpful. For today, I want to encourage you to act when you are feeling overwhelmed. Act Most people are familiar with the phrase "paralysis by analysis." Sometimes when...
If you haven't read the previous post in this series on rejoicing, it may be helpful. Prioritize Often when you are overwhelmed, it is the genuine result of the fact that there are too many things to do in the time allotted. Therefore, there will be things that you...
Call to Worship Our church does a call to worship each week. This week I created one by adapting the text of Psalm 31 into direct communication to my congregation. I offer it below for your edification and to use as you please. May it cause you to worship Christ!...
There's No Simple Formula Look, I'm sorry if the title offended you. Of course, the feeling of being overwhelmed can be caused by many complex factors. There is simply no simple formula to relieve it. Being overwhelmed can stem from legitimately having too many things...
I'm preaching about Jonah's prayer in chapter 2 of the prophecy of Jonah. I noticed a few things. Jonah's Prayer is Utterly Scriptural Jonah's prayer is scriptural. The words Jonah prayed to God are found in Psalm 42:7 and several places in Psalm 18. His language...
Family Camp I’ve been on every major production company’s list of “Christian” bloggers for over a decade so when I heard about Family Camp, I was interested because the Skit Guys had made some good content years ago. But when I watched the trailer I was annoyed within...
Brett A. Baggett, Dusty Deevers, and James Silberman: Rescue Those: How Can We Rescue Those Being Taken Away to Death? Copyright 2021 Rescue Those INC. You can order copies here. These booklets are given away for free. I suggest Christians who benefit from this work...
Ann Judson: A Life of Self-Denial. Copyright 2012 Chapel Library, Pensacola Florida. 22 pages. About the Publisher Chapel Library is a treasure trove of resources for the Christian who wants to learn historic theology and be connected to our brothers and sisters of...
Here are some of my thoughts on the eighth commandment from my final sermon on Exodus 20:15. Stealing is the taking of something that isn’t yours or the using of something that isn’t yours without the owner’s consent and approval. Giving Remember that the opposite of...
The following is an outline of some of the practical responsibilities of children to their parents. Parents: you are responsible to teach your children to do these things and to hold them accountable to these virtues. Consider printing this page or you can download a...
Discipline is Good and Christian Here are some things that help me when I have to consider how to discipline my children. I need to make sure I am being loving when I discipline. Discipline is supposed to be based on love for the child. My actions and methods must be...