Robert Noland – Page 25

Honoring the Families of the Fallen

One of the friends I have made in this past three year’s journey is Milam Byers. Quickly after meeting him and his brother, Jared, I saw first-hand the pain and grief that existed in their entire extended family. Their brother, son, brother-in-law, and uncle, who gave his life as a sacrifice in service to our nation. […]

Pride vs Humility

The proud hold tight to problems, while the humble hurl them upon God. Since God cares for you, let Him carry all your burdens and worries. 1 Peter 5:7 (Voice)

Forgiven-ridden

Here’s the scenario … we sin again. We say the wrong thing, we do the wrong thing, we don’t do the right thing, we avoid righteousness and choose selfishness … again. Insert here whatever it is you tend to habitually do wrong. The next common emotion and feeling is regret, quickly turning to guilt. With […]

What Can We Take to Heaven?

Have you ever thought about what we can take to Heaven? Of course, even with minimal Bible knowledge, we understand we can take nothing that’s solely physical into a completely spiritual world. We also know our obedience for Christ is going to matter there. Our surrender here will produce some sort of reward there. The […]

Investing vs Wasting

In a conversation with a friend of mine today, who is a self-employed entrepreneur as myself, he was telling me about the many meetings he is invited to attend. He said it seems as if the person is serious and wants to involve him in a project, so he keeps scheduling meetings. But then, after […]

Faith vs. Futility

In 2 Kings 7, there is an amazing, timely account of God’s intervention with Elisha for Israel. Syria had attacked and there was no food left in the city. People were starving. The army is camped out not far away, cutting off supply lines and Israel’s leaders know it. In 7:1, Elisha tells the leaders, […]

How to Take a (un)Selfie

The “selfie” is full on out of hand. But also such a great representation of the self-focus in our world. Or should I say selfie-focus? “Hmmm. What do I want to take a picture of right now? Hey! I know! Me! Everyone out there wants just one more shot of me.” Don’t get me wrong. […]

What You Do, Who You Are

Christianity is not about what you do, but who you are. But what you do will always flow out of who you are. That’s why Christ transforms us from the inside out. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s […]

The Triple A of Faith

In the famous and familiar story of David and Goliath, there are three important principles we can take away today. 1—David was faithful to his assignment. Early in the morning David left the flock in the care of a shepherd, loaded up and set out, as Jesse had directed. —1 Samuel 17:20 NIV His dad had […]

Yes, You Matter

Today, because you are a follower of Jesus Christ, He’s given you breath to live, and His will needs to be carried out with the people around you, so then … Where you are matters. What you do matters. Who you are matters. This is not just another day, because … Where you are matters. […]