by MJR | Jun 10, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living
In his letters, Paul often speaks of his prayer and thankfulness for others. In verse twelve of Romans chapter 1, he writes of the mutual strength and encouragement he both offers and longs to receive from the believers in Rome. Paul was not looking forward to just...
by MJR | Jun 4, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living, Gratitude
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 What a difference a preposition makes! As Paul wrote to the people of Thessalonica, he encouraged them to be grateful in all things. He did not...
by MJR | May 26, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living, Subtle Lies
If you know you are sick you may go to a doctor; if you don’t know you’re sick you won’t-you just die. Tim Keller’s book The Prodigal God drives home the following point: Moralistic religion works on the principle, “I obey, therefore God...
by MJR | Apr 6, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living
While driving into Cincinnati for work last week, I pulled up behind a car at a traffic light with the customized license plate LV2PLA. Why have a customized plate? I suppose it is an effective way to communicate your philosophy or loyalty to a particular team or...
by MJR | Mar 8, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living
A few years ago I read the John Maxwell book Failing Forward. The basic premise of the book is that we are conditioned to avoid failure at all costs and this conditioning actually makes us less personally, professionally and spiritually. How then, do I respond to...
by MJR | Feb 8, 2010 | Christianity, Focus on Living, Subtle Lies
A great post from Phil Steiger at “Every Thought Captive” Psalm 12 1 Help, LORD, for no faithful one remains; the loyal have disappeared from the human race. 2 They lie to one another; they speak with flattering lips and deceptive hearts….. Read the...
