A BLOG BY DANIEL SEABAUGH
We have unique opportunities every day to experience abundant life. God calls each of us into his story of redemption and gives us kingdom influence. Our lives can make a difference. Each moment can count. Sadly, many of us will waste these moments. We will pursue our wants over his will. We will set new [...]
I’m spending 40 days reading through the New Testament. At my current pace, I should be done on December 31st. When I pick up the Bible and concentrate on the words, God speaks to me. It never fails. I shouldn't be surprised by that. Somehow, I always am. I’d encourage you to start your own [...]
Can I be vulnerable for a moment? Until recently, I lived with a worldview that caused me great frustration. Though I could never pinpoint it, I knew something was missing. As I surveyed the world, I watched people busying themselves like ants with many activities. Everyone, it appeared, had a destination in mind and worked [...]
In his book, How to Pray, Pete Greig makes a fascinating statement about God. He says, "one of the main differences between you and God is that God doesn't think he's you!" Most of us don’t verbalize our replacement of God for self, but it happens all the time. We want what we want when [...]
I have spent the last week vacationing in the Smoky Mountains with my family and some close friends. As I write this, I’m sitting in our shared cabin overlooking a beautiful property with a creek and a spring-fed pond. The property has no cell phone service, is surrounded by lush, green trees, and is a [...]
One of my all-time favorite jobs was working at Trader Joe’s. While there, I learned the importance of reading labels, particularly, the list of ingredients on the side of food packaging. It was helpful to know key ingredients so I could assist customers with various dietary needs. The first thing I recall learning about ingredient [...]
Sharing the gospel can feel scary, especially if you are not in the habit of doing it. Our current cultural moment doesn’t help the matter. Because people are self-oriented and opposed to anything remotely religious, sharing a message that involves denying self is downright daunting. Hopefully you understand the importance of sharing the gospel, however. [...]
Jesus Musings 