Living The Life
America’s Disease, The Sequel
Yesterday I shared some thoughts on the problem we have with greed, and an idea or two on how to combat greed. Here’s one more… Greed is natural. It’s natural for us to want more, and so the trick is to want more of God. And if I’m someone who believes in God, and I…
Read MoreAmerica’s Disease
In the buffet line of the seven deadly sins, it seems that Americans have piled their plates high with greed. In an article in the Chicago Sun Times, Andrew Greely called greed “American’s disease.” Foreclosed homes and corporate scandals speak to the accuracy of his diagnosis. And perhaps nowhere is that more obvious than in…
Read MoreLight In The Dark
In it’s most famous verse, the Bible says that God so loved the world He sent His one and only Son. (Interesting, the very next verse, not nearly so popular, says, “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.”) Later, Jesus said,…
Read MoreAct Your Way Into Feeling
I was talking to someone a few weeks ago who is stuck in a certain (and important) area of his life. He doesn’t like where things are headed, and he knows what to do to change the trajectory. The problem? He doesn’t feel like it. This is one of the key problems that keep us…
Read MoreAre You Being Catalyzed?
If you are a Verver, you totally need to check out the www.vervecatalysts.org blog. Several times a week it will provide tools and insights to equip you to grow in your relationship with God. I’d encourage you to subscribe to it, so you don’t miss any of the posts. Check it out!
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