With a global pandemic, loneliness, loss, fear, and isolation, God has done some incredible things. A big “thank you” to our writers, readers, pray-ers, givers—everyone who keeps this blog going. It’s been great reading comments and learning just how the Lord has been at work through this ministry. To Him be the honor and glory!
Last year, we had over 84,000 people come and read our posts. That’s an 87% increase from 2020 and 147% increase from 2019. We’ve also been able to reach more than 185 countries with the good news of Christ Jesus.
As we look ahead to a new year of blogging, here’s a look back at the five posts people read the most in 2021:
#5
Proverbs 3:13-18 – What is Wisdom and Why Should You Pursue It?
What is one thing that you would stop at nothing to get? What’s at the top of your list of things to persistently pursue? In Proverbs 3:13-18, we’re told that “wisdom” should be put at the top of that list.
#4
Strength in Our Weakness – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
We can be content with our weakness because the Lord’s grace is sufficient for us. And we can boast in our weakness because that’s when Christ’s power is made perfect. For when we are weak, then we are strong.
#3
How to Identify & Deal with Divisive People – Romans 16:17-20
This is a warning from a pastor to the church: THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH TO AVOID. You may think that this contradicts the second most important command to love your neighbor as yourself. But it doesn’t. Sometimes service to others demands that we avoid certain people.
Matthew 5:14-16 // What Does It Mean to Be the Light?
Just by taking one look at the news, you can see horrifying anger, crime, terror and disease. Politics is dark. Entertainment is dark. Social media is dark. And with all this going on around us, we can be tempted to shake our fists at God and cry, “Where are you in all this darkness? We need light!” If we did so, God would likely grip our shoulders, look us in the eye and say, “You are the light.”
#1
Proverbs 3:9-10 // How to Honor God with Your Wealth
Wealth is for worship. When you worship well with wealth, generally you’ll find that you grow more wealthy so that you can use even more wealth for worship.
