Encouragement

Bold Humility

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Increase and Decrease

I always enjoy seeing how different movies characterize John the Baptist. In the portrayals I’ve seen he usually looks like a wild-eyed lunatic.

I get it. He lived in the desert. He ate bugs and honey. He wore a belt.

None of this means he lived like a crazy person.

No doubt John was a bit eccentric. Jesus had pretty high praise for John, though.

I tell you the truth, among those born of women, no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist. (Matthew 11:11a NET)

There are many noteworthy characteristics in John’s life and ministry. However, one always stands out to me. And it wasn’t that he ate honey or that he wore a belt. Continue reading →

Four Promises For Christians

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Four PiecesAs the year comes to an end there are no shortage of things to think about. Many people are thinking about goals for the New Year. Others are making resolutions. Some may even keep them!

The final chapter of Philippians provides four promises for Christians. These are things worth thinking about year-round. They provide me with comfort and hope. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ they should bring you comfort and hope, too.

These promises are wonderful. They are not automatic. Each promise follows an encouragement to walk closely with our Lord. When we walk with Him we can be assured that He will respond by doing these four things. Continue reading →