Author Archives: blueprintforliving

Rick Warren shares with us his father’s mission.  He was a minister for over 50 years, serving small, rural churches.  Jimmy Warren was a simple preacher, but he was a man with a mission.  His favorite activity was taking teams … Continue reading →

The Bible is filled with examples of how God loves to use imperfect, ordinary people to do extraordinary things in spite of their weaknesses.  You may be tempted to conclude “God could never use me”.  But God is never limited … Continue reading →

“The greatest tragedy this year would be for you to stand at the edge of your destiny, but to be afraid to enter into all that God has planned for you.” The saddest verse to me in the entire Bible … Continue reading →

“Now, listen carefully, when something crowds God out of my heart, you know what it’s called? It’s called an idol.” God wants more than just a little piece of your heart. He wants your whole heart. Jesus talked about how … Continue reading →

You’re not reading this by accident. No, God knew before you were born that you would be here in this moment. He planned to get your attention for just a few seconds so he could say this to you: “I’ve … Continue reading →

Your life of meaning begins with trusting God. If we’re honest with ourselves, every one of us can agree that we’re acquainted with the ego part that controls and manages our lives and eagerly attempts to do the same for … Continue reading →

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people. Colossians 3:23 (TEV) “If your heart is not in it, you are in the wrong job. If you … Continue reading →

Walking with God means saying, ‘God, I’m going in your direction, not my direction. I’m going at your pace, just as fast or slow as you tell me.’ Noah was a righteous man … and he walked in close fellowship … Continue reading →

What is the meaning of life? How can purpose, fulfillment, and satisfaction in life be found? How can something of lasting significance be achieved? So many people have never stopped to consider these important questions. They look back years later … Continue reading →

“The Lord reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of the deep waters” (Psalm 18:16 TEV). “Betsy replied, “There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper.” ” There are times … Continue reading →