Marketing (unabridged)

Marketing—selling, convincing, etc.—is often shied away from in Christian circles. We feel like it is less than spiritual. But the reality is, the Scriptures exhort us to be marketers.

Preston GillhamApril 11, 2015Faith, Forgiveness, Spiritual Development

Marketing (2 of 2)

Your relationship with God is as secure as Jesus’ relationship is with God.

Preston GillhamApril 9, 2015Faith, Forgiveness, Spiritual Development

Marketing (1 of 2)

The approach of “buy this, right now” is pressured and fearful. It leaves little room for interaction and negotiation.

Preston GillhamApril 7, 2015Faith, Forgiveness, Spiritual Development

Finished

One word. Translated into three. Carrying the combined weight, genius, and remarkable life of Jesus Christ.

Preston GillhamApril 4, 2015Grace, Good News!, Forgiveness

Finished (2 of 2)

When Jesus said, “It is finished,” He declared to us a completed action. He referenced an event that was consummated, concluded, and now exists in a finished state.

Preston GillhamApril 2, 2015Grace, Good News!, Forgiveness

Finished (1 of 2)

What is the “it” Christ references, and how finished is “finished?”

Preston GillhamMarch 31, 2015Grace, Good News!, Forgiveness

Breaking the Cycle

In terms of desiring something different for yourself, it is irrational to hope and believe this will occur while not fundamentally altering your life’s trajectory.

Preston GillhamMarch 24, 2015No Mercy, Battle for the Round Tower, Spiritual Development

What If?

But then life bore down upon me, my world, my theology, and my God. As the labor of life stiffened, I suffered what is called a crisis of belief.

Preston GillhamMarch 22, 2015Effectiveness, Heart, Spiritual Development

What If? (part 2 of 2)

The choice was ours to make: life or death.

Preston GillhamMarch 21, 2015Effectiveness, Heart, Spiritual Development

What If? (part 1 of 2)

There is a fundamental difference between information taught and knowledge gained.

Preston GillhamMarch 20, 2015Effectiveness, Grace, Spiritual Development

Spring Break

Far be it from me to buck the system, especially with a new governor who has other things to worry over than whether or not I'm taking a break as provided and ordered.

Preston GillhamMarch 9, 2015Friendship

Do You Know Me? (unabridged)

While it is hard to get to know some folks, such is not the case with Jesus. He invites us into His heart, asks us to share His life, and promises never to leave us and always to join us.

Preston GillhamMarch 7, 2015Friendship, Heart, Spiritual Development

Do You Know Me? (2 of 2)

While all of the above is true of Jesus, it is only biographical information about Him. The question was, “Do you know Jesus Christ?”

Preston GillhamMarch 5, 2015Friendship, Heart, Spiritual Development

Do You Know Me? (1 of 2)

I read his blogs. In fact, I heard Pres speak at our church, and even had dinner with him while he was in town. I read his first novel last summer and have his second book nearly finished.

Preston GillhamMarch 3, 2015Friendship, Heart, Spiritual Development

A Discarded Doctrine

Thinking all this through and keeping your wits about you while in the midst of the storm is tricky business. If your doctrine—or your God—are inadequate, your position is likely in danger of being overrun.

Preston GillhamFebruary 26, 2015Battle for the Round Tower, Spiritual Development, Fear