Making it Practical
Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.
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Lent: Learning from Paul’s Prison Wilderness
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical
We all face challenges in life, wilderness experiences. Let’s learn from the way the Apostle Paul handles his 2-year prison wilderness.
Lent: The Only Way Out is Through
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical, Who is He?
We like shortcuts to the finish line, ways to make the journey easier. The devil offers Jesus a shortcut that avoids the pain and suffering. Jesus’ response?
Lent: Even Satan Can Quote Scripture
By CathyChung | | He Knows You, Making it Practical | 6 Comments
When Satan quotes scripture to accuse or tempt, his voice can sound a lot like God’s. How can we tell the lie from the truth?
66 Hyperlinked Books: One Story that Leads to Jesus
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical | 2 Comments
Do you find Bible reading, well… boring? Difficult? Prefer a devotion that spells it out? Me too! Then I joined a study group and caught fire. Here’s why…
Waiting for God: Certain, Receptive, Responsive
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical
Simeon intertwined his life with God. He waited expectantly for the Lord’s Messiah, certain to meet him during his lifetime. Let’s learn from his cameo in Luke.
Grateful to God for 2 Uncomfortable Calls
By CathyChung | | He Knows You, Making it Practical | 7 Comments
People can influence our direction in life for good. Change is uncomfortable but often God-sent. Thank God for placing them in your path at the perfect time.
4 Benefits of Gratitude
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical | 5 Comments
For Christians, gratitude means recognizing who God is and what He has done. God instructs us to give thanks because we benefit from the practice.
What Does it Mean to Know Jesus by Suffering?
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical | 2 Comments
How can suffering help us know Jesus better? Why does Paul exchange prestige and pedigree for suffering?
The Holy Spirit’s Role and Your Role in Progressive Transformation
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical | 1 Comment
What follows the decision to release control & receive forgiveness? The Holy Spirit gets to work while we tell stories.
My Joyful Transformation: Weakness is My Strength
By CathyChung | | Making it Practical | 10 Comments
We’re taught to be strong and self-sufficient, but Scripture teaches just the opposite. How can weakness lead to transformation?