What wisdom does the Bible have for those of us who can hear God calling us to do something scary for Him?
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#NeverForget (Deuteronomy 16)
We attend church. We call ourselves Christians. We insist that we believe in God. It all looks and sounds very good, but we've forgotten something crucial.
RUN. (Deuteronomy 13)
We don't have time for this anymore. It's time to get violent. It's time to fight and deny self. It's time to flee from sin.
My way, God’s way, or the highway? (Deuteronomy 12)
Why do we get mad when God asks us only to treat people how He tells us to, or work how He tells us to, or have sex how He tells us to, or just live life how He tells us to?
Going to the chapel, getting married, to Jesus (Deuteronomy 10)
How do I give my life to Jesus? How do I become a Christian? How do I truly become a follower of Jesus?
Follow Jesus? What’s in it for me? (Deuteronomy 8)
Why are you a Christian?
No, think about it. What's the real reason? Are you here for the wrong reasons?
Let’s get to work (Deuteronomy 7)
Maybe you experienced a spiritual high or you're fresh off of a new decision, a new commitment. But you're realizing that you have to drive out the nations occupying your land.
Doubt vs. You (Deuteronomy 3)
Doubt is confusing and squirmy and invasive. It whispers to us over and over again in the worst moments. This chapter demonstrates just one of the ways to shut Doubt up.
Welcome to God’s Jailhouse (Numbers 35)
There we are, panting and sweating, doubled over from the sheer effort of escape. Jesus holds us tight to Him. He whispers "You're safe now". Unless.
The Cure for Complaining (Numbers 34)
I get mad at God over petty things, like catching a cold or waking up too late. I expect God to make everything in my life go smoothly, just because I say a prayer and have a little worship. Meanwhile, I'm sitting on acres of blessings.