One of the characteristics that I admire the most in people is this: being teachable. These are people who are constantly thinking, reading, listening, praying, feeling, and learning. They are many times early-adapters of new technologies, strategies and leadership principles. I especially admire those who take all the ideas they are bombarded with, put them … Continue reading Are You Teachable?
Author: Derek Spain
Forgiveness
And don’t grieve God’s Holy Spirit. You were sealed by Him for the day of redemption. All bitterness, anger and wrath, shouting and slander must be removed from you, along with all malice. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ. Therefore, be imitators … Continue reading Forgiveness
The Bread of Life
Jesus stands in a field, right beside a lake teeming with fish, surrounded by thousands of hungry people, and begins breaking a few loaves of bread and a couple of fish. The more he breaks them, the more the loaves and fish multiply so that more than 5000 people are fed a meal, and no … Continue reading The Bread of Life
Always Be Ready
“In your heart set apart Jesus as Lord. And always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. Do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 In your heart set apart Jesus as Lord. That means that He is guiding and … Continue reading Always Be Ready
I Am. Don’t Be Afraid.
In one of the most stressful and exhausting days of Jesus' earthly ministry, Jesus sent the disciples ahead of him in boat across the Sea of Galilee. He was going to meet up with them later. He stayed behind to spend time in prayer. The disciples could have never imaged what would happen next. When … Continue reading I Am. Don’t Be Afraid.
Do You Want What God Wants?
Dear friends, don’t let this one thing escape you: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:8-9) … Continue reading Do You Want What God Wants?
Who is Jesus?
If you were to take a survey of the people in your community and ask them this question, "Who is Jesus?" you will get a variety of answers: a good teacher, a very moral person, an inspiring leader, a prophet, an example of love & sacrifice, and more. Many people hold Jesus in very high … Continue reading Who is Jesus?
The Lord is Our Rock
Financial struggles. Health crises. Middle East turmoil. Loneliness. Despair. Overwhelming decisions. When everything in the world seems to be chaotic and situations seem out of control, we all need firm footing on which to stand. Where do we turn?? The Bible has the answer: the Lord is our Rock. Put your trust in Him. He … Continue reading The Lord is Our Rock
Five Tips to Memorizing Scripture
Some people think they cannot memorize Scripture at all. They give excuses like, "I'm too old" or "I can't remember anything" or "I can't even remember where I put my keys" or something like that.What's funny is that if you think about it, God made us all with incredible minds. We can remember events that … Continue reading Five Tips to Memorizing Scripture
Ten (10) Things Every Creationist Must Know
I believe the Bible has answers. I believe the Bible has answers to some of the most important questions of life, questions such as: Where did we come from?Why are we here?Where are we going?Through the years I have come to appreciate the ministry of Answers in Genesis (AiG). They take real-life questions dealing with … Continue reading Ten (10) Things Every Creationist Must Know