Blog by Bob Bevan
…to know and proclaim the mystery and riches, namely Christ. Col. 2:2
Everyday living from His eternal supply.
Porn and the Teenage Brain
Parents: New studies have shown teenager's brains are more sensitive to the addictive nature of porn. What's the big deal? Keep reading....
No ‘Self’ Punching
Would you defend your friend if they were being attacked and insulted? What if the one throwing the punches at us is our self?
Called Out and Covered
God called out, “Adam, where are you?” When we hide, we make fear the ruler in that area of our life by believing the lie we are safer in darkness than in the light. Hidden struggles are lasting struggles. Father is calling us out where covering and freedom wait in the light!
What Are You Fighting FOR?
What are you fighting FOR? Anger and guilt trips from what we are against might temporarily motivate people, but only pursuing a worthwhile prize has the power to motivate long-term.
Overcoming Regret pt. 2: Celebrate What "Is" Instead of "What's Not"
Overcoming Regret Pt. 2: We are all celebrating, making much of, something today? When I made much of what was missing, I couldn't see all the goodness around me. To overcome regret and disappointment we will need to learn to celebrate what "is" instead of "what's not".
"I hope he burns in hell..."
After what I saw, I whispered to myself, "I hope he burns in hell." Is it possible to hate injustice and still love people?
3 Reasons We Fight Alone
We all fight alone sometimes. Why? Here are 3 reasons we choose to handle things on our own. . .
Overcoming Regret pt. 1: Good Grief
Where do we begin the process of overcoming regret? Good grief. Healthy grief allows us to clarify our values, hold on to what is good and move toward what is best.
Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A Thief Named "Regret"
Have regrets? Regret is a thief that paralyzes us in the moment and robs the very thing we hope for today. How should we deal with regret?
Discipline Over Obligation
Obedience is to discipline what works are to faith; you can have one without the other, but there is a more holy and complete option, and it pleases God when we choose it.
"The Talk"
"The Talk" is one of the classic moments of parenting.Why so much anxiety or avoidance associated with the subject? Keep reading...
Sex Done Well pt. 5: All Things New
My life didn't turn out like a Disney princess. What do I do when things didn't go as planned or the way I hoped? How do I deal with the aftermath and prepare for the future?
Thank God for the Law!
At one point, I decided to trust my own way, independence over relationship. The Law was a gift to lead me back to "we" instead of "me."
Gotta Let Go To Grow
We can't have a future until we let go of the past no matter how good or bad it was.
3 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
Excellent piece by guest writer, Christina Lewis, sharing some wisdom with her younger self.