Resources by Topic: Christian Life

If every player on one team were an atheist and everyone on the other loved Jesus, I would never assume that the team with the believers would win. :)

Jesus tells us that one day His faithful servants will hear their Master say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master” (Matthew 25:23, ESV).  

Awhile back I ran across this blog post from one of our friends, Kristi Patty. I’m so proud of Kristy and Josh and their amazing family, who God has used in wonderful ways.

The question of How can I get closer to God? is a really important question.

Randy talks about the importance of setting priorities and saying no even to good things in order to do the most important things.

Randy addresses the question of what age to talk to your child about sex.

Nanci and Randy both share thoughts on enjoying one another and pursuing each other in marriage.

Nanci and Randy give practical encouragement and Scripture to help you break out of a habit of discontented thinking.

Randy and his wife Nanci spoke to a group of young moms at their home church (Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, OR) on May 8, 2014. The format was Q&A and many topics were covered including family, parenting, and living a godly life. View video below from each of the sessions with Randy and Nanci.

Meditation is more than reading the Bible. It is musing upon it, rehearsing it prayerfully and thoughtfully.

To follow Christ is not about being comfortable—it’s about being sold-out to the God with the nailed-scarred hands.

Scripture says of believers, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness” (2 Pet. 1:3). 

I have known depression first-hand at different times in my life. Several years ago, for no apparent reason, a cloud of depression descended on me. 

While Scripture does not address every given situation in any place and time, Jesus does give us a twofold guiding ethical principle that can be applied in every situation.