In this current age, there are so many things that attract our attention and our time; such as work, hobbies, the numerous things to watch on TV, family and friends, etc. But many of us do not realize that what we give our precious time and attention to at the current time is what often [...]
priorities
Isn’t it hard to keep focused on God? I have tried so hard throughout my life to stay focused on Him. I so often say “this time I won’t fail”, but at one point or another, something always clips me from behind, and keeps me from exceeding!! Why?! Well, I think it has to do with [...]
I often find that when I’m feeling most defeated, or useless, it is the result of my priorities being misplaced. It’s when I place my priorities above God’s. In the book of Haggai, the Jews are not prospering due to their misplacement of priorities. Instead of placing God’s will first, which was to rebuild the temple, they were [...]
A saying that I’ve often heard is “Follow your heart!”. Though this saying sounds like the right thing, it is a little misleading. Our hearts are not always to be trusted. They will often pull us in any and every direction that our desires go. That is, if our heart is not lead by Christ. Not too long [...]
Born in 1989, Colton (the author of LivngForJesus) is child of God, husband, soon-to-be father (baby on the way), the Outreach & Youth Director at Gateway Christian Church and a graphic/web designer. He has had a passion for ministry since his mid-teens....