In 2 Timothy 1:8 we hear Paul tell us, “ So do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord.” I don’t know about you, but that sounds a bit like the big ‘E’ word, Evangelizing. Evangelization. That sounds scary to most of us–especially if you think of evangelization as having to scream out […]
Author: Joe Galloway
Beggars on the Street
Are there beggars on the street corners where you live? How do you respond to them? I confess they make me nervous. I certainly don’t want to make eye contact with them. My initial reaction is often skepticism; just go get a job. They’re probably an organized group whose work is begging, pooling what they […]
God and mammon
Does having more money and owning more property make you feel secure? Do you rely on your education, your skills and abilities to pave the way to more prosperity? Is this not trusting more in yourself and your wealth – in other words – in mammon, than in God? Jesus tells us in Luke 16 […]
The Cost of Discipleship
Who would begin to build a house without first figuring out how much it’s gonna cost? No one would do that. It’s the same with discipleship. Do you really want to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? If so, what is the cost of discipleship? Discipleship is a serious decision. Jesus tells us plainly what […]
It’s Hard to be Humble
Do you find that it’s hard to be humbe? Are you like Mac Davis and crow about how you’re perfect in everyway? Ha! I bet not. And good thing – Jesus tells us in Luke 14:11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Giving as […]