Posts about Christian Living

[As previously seen on iBelieve.com] For most marathon runners, the goal of their race isn’t to win but to finish. After 26.2 grueling miles, they are thankful to cross the finish line. When we think of the Christian life, it is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. It's not about how you start, but how you finish. There will be distractions and pain. There will be moments when quitting seems easier, but God calls us to stay the course (with His help) no matter the circumstances.

Project Keep by Medi-Share inspires believers to pray for government leaders. Participants use a prayer calendar filled with Scripture and guidance to focus their daily intercessions with purpose.

The Lifeline of Prayer in Governance Prayer is more than a personal practice; it is a holy connection to God that brings hope, wisdom, and grace into every aspect of our lives—including government and leadership. When we pray for government leaders and elected officials, we surrender their guidance to God, the One who holds all wisdom, and trust Him to move through their decisions for the good of our communities.

 Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being present. Learn how simple, joyful moments with your kids can create a legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering presence amidst life’s distractions. 

Jesus’ final instruction to his followers is commonly referred to as the Great Commission. It’s become a familiar call to spread the gospel throughout the world. Learn how to live the Great Commission in your daily life. Discover tips for building relationships, breaking out of Christian circles, and sharing faith intentionally in everyday situations.

I wonder what my children will say about me when they’re grown. The world is full of parents who’ve tried their best and now the men and women they once called “child” won’t answer the phone when they call. Far better men than me have held the title “father” and have trained up children in the way they should go, only to watch that famous Proverb be proved more a general rule rather than a concrete, spiritual law. Proverbs 22:6 says, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

[As previously seen at KKLA.com and Crosswalk.com] The biblical mandate of stewardship requires believers to treat everything they have with responsibility. But is it possible to become too responsible with what we’ve been given?

*Originally published on May 5, 2022 For all mothers everywhere… we celebrate you today.