I feel the need to explore some tensions between the my faith and what might be deemed 'self-help'. Around the time I started this blog, I was consuming content, online video content in particular, in the spectrum of entrepreneurship/business development, sales and management, self-improvement, and psychology. During that time, that whole genre of personal development … Continue reading My Disposition Toward Self-Help
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Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled
John 13:36-14:1; "Lord,' Simon Peter said to Him, 'Where are you going?' Jesus answered, 'Where I am going you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.' (37) 'Lord', Peter asked, 'why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for You!' (38) Jesus replied, 'Will you lay down your life … Continue reading Don’t Let Your Heart Be Troubled
Evidence of Your Deliverance
"...because the ruler of this world has been judged." -Jesus, in John 16:11 (HCSB) "So when they arrest you and hand you over, don't worry beforehand what you will say. On the contrary, whatever is given to you in that hour - say it. For it isn't you speaking, but the Holy Spirit." -Jesus, in … Continue reading Evidence of Your Deliverance
Demoralization is Part of the Game
If you are stressed about the destruction, deception, and depravity in the world, realize that demoralization is part of the devil's game, too. So, mind your reaction. Yes mourn, yes be angry, yes cry out to God, yes petition your government for a redress of grievances, but don't be cast down. There's a difference. 2 … Continue reading Demoralization is Part of the Game
To Live is Christ
"For me, living is Christ and dying is gain." Philippians 1:21 The Lord has brought this verse to mind lately. One thing I have received from it is a perspective check. Yes, I need to plan for various aspects of my life on earth, and I also need to weigh all of those things against … Continue reading To Live is Christ
Hebrews 1:3
"He is the radiance of His glory, the exact expression of His nature, and He sustains all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high." Hebrews 1:3 It's something like this: people fell and we inherited that legacy of corruption and … Continue reading Hebrews 1:3
Small Acts in a Big World
Friday, December 11th, 2020: On my lunchbreak, driving to pick up food, I prayed. I was praying because I heard that a customer from work had just died from complications related to Covid 19. Two things came out of that prayer time. One was a profound anger about this whole pandemic situation; not merely the … Continue reading Small Acts in a Big World
Suit Up, Walk it Out
"...put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another and forgiving one another..." from Colossians 3:12-13 I might not be some of these things yet. Therefore, I that must put them on. I don't mean faking it. I mean stepping out of your comfort zone. It can be done, and it can … Continue reading Suit Up, Walk it Out
A Skilled Man Will Stand
"Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand in the presence of kings. He will not stand in the presence of unknown men." Proverbs 22:29 Forget fame, forget prestige for a moment. It's easy to focus on politicians, religious leaders, musicians, and entertainers. Consider instead the people who maintain the electrical … Continue reading A Skilled Man Will Stand
Transforming Where it Hurts
I think that a person can get addicted to religion just like alcohol, or over-eating, or shopping. Yes God does have all the answers... but there's a difference between the lengths you are going to, and the place He wants to meet you. Is your current revelation transforming you, or is it just your latest … Continue reading Transforming Where it Hurts
Andrew K. Banks 