Blog — Kelly Needham

Most Christians assume friendship could never be sinful, especially same-gender friendships. This is the reason some walk into idolatry blindly: they have a false sense of security. But idolatry is no respecter of gender. Anything that takes God’s place in your heart is an idol, even your closest girl friend. A best friend can become a god, a functional savior who rescues you from all the hardships of life, and very few will call it sin. This is why idolatry in friendship is dangerously deceptive: it has become culturally acceptable to need your friend more than you need God.

Friendship, Knowing the Word, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamDecember 2, 2014Friendship, idolatry, satan, worship, Codependency, Thought Life

[Friendship Gone Wrong] A Tale of Two Friends

This is the story of a friendship gone wrong. Somewhere along the way, Sarah and Kelsey began to look to one another for things only God should give: worth, purpose, belonging, and security. This is the story of an unhealthy friendship infected with idolatry.

Friendship, Faith, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamDecember 1, 2014Friendship, idolatry, Codependency

Redeem Halloween: Being Missional on Fright Night

And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, "This man receives sinners and eats with them." Luke 15:2

Tonight, we will turn our porch lights on, set out a sign, and be handing out king sized candy bars to hundreds of kids, moms, dads, and teens. Some will grumble that we receive sinners. But they said this of Jesus too.

Faith, Home Life, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamOctober 31, 2014halloween, Self-Righteousness, On Mission

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

With email, texting, and Facebook, there really isn’t a need to write letters. But a letter can communicate things that an email never could. It is a form of communication that, when used strategically, can change lives and further the Gospel.

Family, Friendship, Ministry, Value the OrdinaryKelly NeedhamOctober 27, 2014Family, The Gospel, On Mission

Humility and Faith

Cultivating humility begins with an accurate view of our Holy God and understanding that the only thing we deserve is wrath. But without the element of faith, you will stop short of true humility.

Faith, Knowing the Word, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamSeptember 29, 2014Jesus, self-pity, Knowing God, Pride & Humility, Faith

Humility: A Clear View of God

We must deal with this truth: God loves humble people. What does it mean to be humble? It is defined as a modest or low view of one’s own importance. How do we grow in humility? By having a clear view of God.

Knowing the Word, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamAugust 8, 2014brokenness, idolatry, Jesus, Knowing God, Know the Word, Pride & Humility

Entitlement: The Tip of the Iceberg

Because pride infects the motives, even the most spiritual actions, like praying, giving and serving, can be rooted entirely in arrogance and self-love. So how can we spot an unseen enemy? Let me offer one litmus test for pride: entitlement.

Faith, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamAugust 7, 2014grace, Suffering, Pride & Humility, Holiness, Thought Life, Dissatisfaction

An Unseen Enemy

Pride—a desire to exalt oneself—is like an iceberg. It exists in the unseen realm of the heart and has many facets. Unlike the sins of adultery or addiction, pride cannot easily be spotted above the surface through actions. Because it infects the motives, any action, good or bad, can be contaminated with pride.

Knowing GodKelly NeedhamAugust 6, 2014Jesus, Pride & Humility, Thought Life

Journaling: More Than a Diary

Chronicling your life is not the only function a journal can serve; those blank pages can be used in so many other ways! I'd like to share some pages from my own journals in the hope that it will get the creative juices flowing as you consider what it could look like for you to engage with God and seek Him with all your heart.

Faith, Knowing the Word, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamAugust 4, 2014journaling 123, Journaling, Know the Word

Practical Strategies for Bible Reading

Likely many will affirm that knowing and loving the Bible key. After all, this is the foundation of our faith! Yet, in that quiet moment when you open its pages, the Bible can also be incredibly intimidating. Here are a few suggestions to make this task doable.

Knowing the Word, Knowing GodKelly NeedhamJuly 31, 2014strategies 123, Knowing God, Know the Word

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