Author Archives: droseland

Finding Meaning in Everyday Work

Posted on February 20, 2026 by droseland

A lot of people feel like their work is empty or meaningless.  Students in school feel this way very often.  The work we have been assigned seems like busy work or something unnecessary for us.  It is hard to find … Continue reading →

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Stand Firm In It!

Posted on March 5, 2025 by droseland

1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! In a letter full of commands … Continue reading →

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Dependence

Posted on January 10, 2025 by droseland

What does Paul mean when he commands the Galatians to “walk by the Spirit”? The context of Galatians 5 tells us that whatever it means, this practice is opposed to the flesh, our inner tendency to rebellion against God through … Continue reading →

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The Command to Be Spiritual

Posted on January 5, 2025 by droseland

But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. Gal 5:16 A reflective Christian life might seem like a foreign idea to many Christians today, but it is just what the … Continue reading →

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God Cares for You

Posted on December 20, 2024 by droseland

First Peter 5:7 says, “casting all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.” Of course this is not a complete sentence, but it does have two statements that give us hope and encourage our lives. First we have … Continue reading →

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Why Am I Running a Race?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by droseland

Are you running in such a way that you’re taking into account the ticking clock and the permanent record? Continue reading →

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“Peer” Leadership in Hebrews 12

Posted on April 13, 2015 by droseland

The intention of this devotion is that we explore the commands of the Bible so that we will know our responsibilities. How will we obey the Holy Spirit if we are not listening to His instructions? The Bible gives us … Continue reading →

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Why It’s a RACE

Posted on March 29, 2015 by droseland

We continue our sprint through Hebrews 12:1-3, a fantastic summary of our great journey through the Spirit-empowered Christian life. This passage is worthy of our repeated consideration and reflection. Some portions of the Bible really jump out at us, providing … Continue reading →

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The Cloud of Witnesses and You

Posted on March 23, 2015 by droseland

Is the performance of others supposed to have an impact on our Christian walk? We find the answer in the very helpful summary guidance of Hebrews 12:1-3, which focuses our attention on Jesus to equip us for “running.” The main … Continue reading →

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Let Us Run! Hebrews 12:1-3

Posted on March 13, 2015 by droseland

Spring is crawling in, and the runners are moving from the indoor to the outdoor track. I have found that running is a fantastic illustration of the Christian life.  Think about it: once you get serious and start going for … Continue reading →

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