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Category: Know and live from the Scriptures
Living and Making Disciples Among a Broken World
The Navigators Calling (mission) statement describes the outcome of our ministry as “spiritual generations of laborers (people doing God’s work in this world) living and discipling among the lost.” We…… Read more “Living and Making Disciples Among a Broken World”
Answer for a Dangerous World? Peaceful and Quiet Lives
When I read the news or watch an update on TV and hear the stories of murder, terror, or civil unrest, I can find myself vacillating between…… Read more “Answer for a Dangerous World? Peaceful and Quiet Lives”
A Standard to Discern the Paths of our Lives
Have you ever built shelves or hung a picture and used a level to make sure it was straight? A level is a device that you hold…… Read more “A Standard to Discern the Paths of our Lives”
Gripping Grace and Truth
The apostle John wrote in his Gospel prologue these words about Jesus: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory,…… Read more “Gripping Grace and Truth”
“Lord, Which Way Do I Go From Here?”
We’ve all experienced forks in the road. Times when we’ve desperately needed clear direction and guidance on important decisions. Often, when I encounter a challenge that needs…… Read more ““Lord, Which Way Do I Go From Here?””
Not The New York Times Best Selling Book . . .
In a world filled with information where the Internet offers us countless numbers of books and lists of best sellers in 100s of categories, where are the…… Read more “Not The New York Times Best Selling Book . . .”
Power for Changing the World
One of the last things the apostle Paul passed along to his apprentice and team member, Timothy, was this statement: “Do your best to present yourself to…… Read more “Power for Changing the World”
The Appetite of Our Soul
If you are like most people, at some time during a day, your soul cries out and says something like, “I want some of that!” Depending on the…… Read more “The Appetite of Our Soul”
Surgeon’s Scalpel or Dull Penknife?
God, in His divine plan for our existence, is working to transform us into the image of Christ. We started in the Garden of Eden as His…… Read more “Surgeon’s Scalpel or Dull Penknife?”