Day 22: Temptation
Day 22: TemptationWhy do I keep having these thoughts?A tenacious and destructive force is at work in the life of every believer. Temptation is the continuing effect and downward pull of our former life, with all its bad habits. Its goal is to hinde…
Day 23: Trusting God for the Future
Day 23: Trusting God for the FutureIs my future safe in His hands?When Wendy and I were beginning our family, we spent long hours talking about what kind of world our children would encounter. While we still wonder, we’re confident in this: The futu…
Day 24: An Eternal Perspective
Day 24: An Eternal PerspectiveHow do I keep my focus on that which is lasting and most important?It is hard for us, whether we are studying for an exam, changing the baby’s diaper or closing a business deal, to give much thought to eternity. Most of…
Day 25: Calling
Day 25: CallingHow can I serve God in my work?Our primary calling is always to Christ. Os Guinness in The Call says, “First and foremost we are called to Someone (God), not to something…or to somewhere.” But he adds that God also calls us vocational…
Day 26: In, But Not Of…
Day 26: In, But Not Of…How do I maintain my equilibrium in daily living?One of the great challenges of the Christian life is to relate to the world around us, especially in situations where co-workers and friends behave in ways that are alien to Chr…
Day 27: When We Stumble
Day 27: When We StumbleHow do I get back up after I fall?A critical point in your spiritual life is when you stumble. It seems to happen when you least suspect. You’re making progress in your growth, such as overcoming bad habits, then, boom! Withou…
Day 28: Near the Cross
Day 28: Near the CrossWhy is the Cross so vital to me?As our studies draw to a close, I want to encourage you to live near the Cross. This may seem strange, for a horrific death took place at the Cross and nearly everyone abandoned Jesus. But, the…
Day 29: Next Steps
Day 29: Next StepsWhat do I do next?Recently I heard an elderly Christian woman wistfully say, “I’m not even close to where I want to be in my prayer life.” This was not false humility. This was the heart-cry of one who yearns to know more and more…
Day 30: Bearers of Light
Day 30: Bearers of LightHow can I most effectively help others?As I prepare to say “goodbye,” I am deeply grateful you are building a solid spiritual foundation for your life. When you came to Christ, you were rescued from darkness and immersed into…