Christmas: Chaos and Hope

We are in the holiday season. It comes around every year, and every year we can be in different emotional places. Life happens. Life’s twists and turns, life’s chaos, does not take a holiday break. Yet upon reflection, Christmas, Chaos, and Hope go together.

5 Ways of Being Thankful Amid CHAOS and Family 

Even as followers of Christ, this season can be full of chaos. Here are some practical steps we can take to make the decision to be thankful.

Thoughts About Reaching Family — Step Two

The world is constantly holding up to us images and ideas about what the aims of our life should be. It is not just folks who are trying to sell us something—it is Satan. Consider Jesus’ temptation. Satan sought to tempt Jesus three ways.

Thoughts About Reaching Family — Step One

The question I want to ask is, “When we approach our family and friends about Jesus, are we “cold-calling”. Are we showing up, invading their space, with an uninvited conversation? Marketing 101 – when a person is selling something, they need customers who are “in the market” for what they are offering.

Thoughts About Reaching Family — Introduction

You might think Seven Essays is a bit much, but this topic is critical. The salvation of our family and friends pulls at our heart. For some of us, often in the past, when we’ve tried, the result at times was discord. We leave those interactions feel paralyzed, or worse. The ability to share faith with family and friends is the most frequently expressed concern that people bring to us at The League.