Author: Gurley

Do you lack anything? Was there anything you were missing at your birth? Why did this happen to you? What can be done about it? There was a man in John 9 that was born blind. When the disciples asked Jesus why this man was born blind, Jesus said it was not because of who… Continue reading Why Were You Born Inadequate and What Can Be Done About It?

What are you chasing in life? What gets your attention, time, and energy? What are the principles you go after? If you took an inventory of your pursuits this week, how would they be categorized? Would the chase show you are going after a bigger self-image, a larger bank account, a more spectacular position? Would… Continue reading Three Things Every Christian Should Pursue

Do you have trouble mustering courage? Is your cheer tank running low? Are the situations in your life causing your confidence to be depleted? Jesus clearly said in the world His followers would experience trouble and difficulty. They would be isolated and hemmed in with no way of escape. Things would be tight and cramped.… Continue reading Why Christians Can Be Courageous

Have you had those people in your life that always need something from you? Just when you get focused on something, here they come asking you to do a task you know they could do for themselves. What should you do? How should you handle this person? If you were to ask 50 people, you'd… Continue reading What Does the Bible Teach Us About Annoying People?

Do you ever find yourself have judgmental thoughts about others? Do you withhold favor and benevolence from others because of the kind of person they are, their history, or the way they have offended you? Do you feel justified in your partiality because you are acting upon your own opinion of the other person's worth?… Continue reading Pity Wins Victoriously Over Partiality