Latest Blog Posts for The Good Life

• The Day I Ate Humble Pie
  on Aug 31, 2016 in devotional greatness humility pride servanthood transformation
  In 1984 I was fresh out of Bible college, just 21 years old and ready to take on the world for Jesus. I had spent four hard years and thousands of dollars earning a degree. I was hired as a Music Pastor in a small church outside San Francisco and whe...
• It's Time To Get Rid Of Your Old Shoes
  on Aug 28, 2016 in burning bush destiny devotional future Moses past-present-future shoes transformation
  One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Moses taking his shoes off at the burning bush in Exodus 3. When God told him to take his shoes off, he wasn't confronting him about his lack of holiness. He was confronting him about his future...
• Living As Aliens In This World
  on Aug 25, 2016 in aliens character devotional foreigners strangers transformation
  "Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls." 1 Peter 2:11 (NLT)Peter uses a phrase in this verse that holds the key to completely changing the way we l...
• 7 Benefits Found in the Shadow of the Almighty
  on Aug 24, 2016 in 7 benefits devotional dwelling place marriage psalms shelter
  Thirty years ago I asked my wife to marry me. We had been very close friends for several months and spent a lot of time together before we decided to start dating. Before we were married I always hated having to say goodnight and we had to go back to...
• Are You Stuck In A Rut?
  on Aug 19, 2016 in devotional Eli hearing God's voice listening revelation Samuel stuck in a rut transformation
  Do you ever suddenly realize that you are stuck in a rut and wonder how you got there? We all do from time to time. Ruts are part of being human, and most of them are pretty harmless, but sometimes a rut can do serious harm.In 1 Samuel 3, we read the...
• God's Favor Towards Us
  on Aug 14, 2016 in devotional favor grace psalms
  For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. (Psalm 84:11)According to Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, the word favor means "fr...
• 3 Reasons God Wants You To Walk Away From Where You Are Right Now
  on Aug 7, 2016 in Abraham courage destiny devotional dreams faith fear purpose transformation trust
  In chapter 12 of the book of Genesis we are introduced to Abraham at the age of 75. God tells Abraham, "Go from your country, your people and your father's household to the land I will show you." I find it interesting that our first glimpse of a man...
• You Can't Truly See Until You Close Your Eyes
  on Jul 31, 2016 in blind devotional dimension eyesight unlimited walking by faith
  "For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV)Living life in the reality of this verse does not come easy and it does not come naturally to us. It is a process that is developed over time and takes daily practice. To walk by faith requ...
• The Promise of Divine Favor - Part 6 of Walking Through Grief with the 23rd Psalm
  on Jul 29, 2016 in favor Psalm 23 walking through grief
  "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 (NIV)Probably the most difficult task I face as a pastor is helping someone navigate the painful pathway of grief...
• Taking Control Over Anxiety
  on Jul 12, 2016 in anxiety despair devotional emotions fear peace praise worship
  How are you feeling today? I don't mean physically, but emotionally? It is increasingly difficult to stay emotionally positive in the world we live in. All you have to do is watch the news or read the newspaper and your good mood can fly right out...

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