by Kevin Murray | Apr 13, 2017 | Encouragement
When it comes to our time in Heaven, I love to rove through fanciful possibilities of the sweet joys awaiting the followers of Jesus. Recently, I contemplated a somewhat unorthodox possibility that involved the fusion of math and imagination. Consider: If “a thousand...
by Kevin Murray | Mar 16, 2017 | Encouragement, Life Lessons
I’m excited to be writing my second book! I’ll be able to share more soon. But for now, in order to have time to complete the task, I will be dialing back my blogging frequency to once a month instead of every week. Even so, I will still continue to be available to...
by Kevin Murray | Feb 23, 2017 | Encouragement
Many have tried to muster up the effort to work for Christ in order to prove their usefulness to Him. They believe that their identity as Christians is forged and sharpened through their great efforts to accomplish “godly” goals. I used to believe that too. I was...
by Kevin Murray | Sep 21, 2016 | Encouragement
In Oscar Wilde’s classic book, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dorian, handsome beyond compare, sits before an accomplished artist for his portrait. Upon its completion, he laments that while it will always reflect his youthful vigor, he himself will physically...
by Kevin Murray | Mar 22, 2016 | Encouragement
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts...
by Kevin Murray | Sep 3, 2015 | Encouragement
God-empowerment (a working definition): relying on God every second of every day and in every circumstance of life. Does anyone really believe in the old expression, “Lift yourself up by your own bootstraps”? It bears all the marks of an impossible task. Try it and...
