“In your pursuit of godliness, have you left Jesus behind?” Because He Loves Me by Elyse Fitzpatrick is a book that fits perfectly with a study of Galatians. This book encourages us to focus on the love of Christ displayed at the cross, not just …
Mentoring
Mercy in the Marketplace
”If you had known what these words mean, I desire mercy, not sacrifice, you would not have condemned the innocent.” [Matthew 12:7] Unlike the jungles of Africa the mission fields of the western world are found in the fields of business and commerce. Those of us …
His Grace Can Heal
“I am my beloved’s And his desire is toward me.” Song of Solomon 7:10 Keeping the main thing the main thing means accepting ourselves as we are—but we are often more concerned with creating a self-improvement program for others than accepting our own weakness. Our …
All That and a Bag of Chips
Picture a stadium scene. You are running a race. From the packed stands you hear the cries of many people. Some shout, “That’s a pipe dream, get real.” Others, “Prepare yourself for the worst.” Not to be outdone, another group whispers, “She’s not our type. …
What Can’t Be Argued
Bible verses are great, I mean for believers of course. For us, they either confirm something in which we believe, offer a source of comfort in the midst of pains, or give something to cling to when life’s stuff gets us down. But for those who …
No Longer a Slumdog
In his new book, No Longer a Slumdog, Gospel for Asia founder K.P. Yohannan describes the poignant moment the Lord opened his eyes to the forgotten children of India. “There were little children everywhere, a common sight at many busy corners in Bombay. Tourists are …
The Escape: Wellspring Living’s Answer
Human trafficking is a vague term people can be afraid to touch. It’s an intimidating, unclean, and dangerous problem that can easily scare away the kindest of hearts. They look at it and say there are too many women affected by this heinous crime to …
Rachel’s Love
This summer I have been following the Seattle Times articles about Rachel Beckwith, a little girl who asked family and friends to donate to her campaign for clean water rather than giving her gifts for her ninth birthday. Her goal was $300. The charity received …
Counting It All Loss
A few of my friends and I traveled to a nearby metropolis to enjoy an evening out to celebrate my birthday. The conversation was marked by giggling, girl talk, daily happenings, and thought-provoking questions. At one point, the passage from Galatians 6:17 was brought up: …
A Basket of Sunshine
A friend recently shared how someone’s thoughtfulness as she went through an extended recovery after surgery made her day, or rather her days. She received a sunshine basket. The basket was filled with individually wrapped gifts and instructions to unwrap one present each day. Small …