Nearly every time I even mention Satan or demons in a sermon, someone walks up and asks, “Can Christians be possessed by demons”? This is one of those questions that many people answer too quickly. The problem is that the…
Find a Bible in a translation you enjoy. Set a time to read your Bible every day. Sign up for a Bible reading plan with You Version. Turn off distracting technology so you can focus. Spend a few moments in…
In Matthew 7:1 Jesus says, “Judge not, that you be not judged.” When someone has done something wrong, it is not uncommon to hear them quote Jesus words. But, did Jesus mean that we are not permitted to make a…
Use the time as a prayer meeting with God. Listen to an audio Bible. Listen to a Christian audio book. Listen to a sermon podcast. Turn off your technology and enjoy silence and solitude with God. Listen to worshipful music…
Travis recently sent in an email to Mark Driscoll Ministries with this question, “How is God just in having his son die for our sins? It seems unjust that God would have Christ pay the punishment for another, a perfect…
Turn all technology off. Sit down to eat a good meal together frequently so that everyone looks forward to it. Pray over your meal. Have an open Bible on the table and spend time discussing a passage of Scripture in…
“You don’t work full time until you’re a mom,” was a quote from a Mother’s Day card that caught my eye. That is a strong statement, and one that I’m sure some would argue with. Having worked full-time both outside…
Set a time to pray every day so that it becomes a regular meeting with God. Set a regular place to pray every day. Turn off your technology so you aren’t distracted. Start by taking a few deep breaths to…
People make oaths, vows, and promises all the time. We do this, for example, when we marry, testify in court, pledge allegiance to the flag, join the military, become a doctor, join a church, or just say, “I swear to…
1. Pray for your heart condition toward your spouse. 2. Forgive fully, freely, and frequently. 3. Pray for your spouse every day. 4. Pray with your spouse every day. 5. Share what God is teaching you with your spouse. 6….
8 Simple Ways to Take a Good Nap 1. Turn off your phone. 2. Remember that God rules the world even while you sleep. 3. Remember that Jesus took naps so it’s a godly thing to do. 4. Ask the…
“‘I am the Alpha and the Omega,’ says the Lord God, ‘who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.’” Revelation 1:8 In the Book of Revelation, Jesus is given a host of titles. He is called…