A great majority of souls fall into one of two categories: decider, or seeker. The Decider The Decider stands in his or her own authority and “figures out” if there is a God. He consults books and teachers and considers all manner of things in the world to weigh the question. The Decider forms in … Read more
Over many years of ministry and through publishing several books, I’ve become aware of the potential to offend some folks by claiming a certain familiarity with God. I do teach, speak and write as if I know Him — who He is, what He wants, what He is saying. I know it stretches boundaries of … Read more
You should be. God is the most fascinating, wonderful, wise, faithful being ever. If you are curious about God, you should stop every other pursuit for a season, and discover Him for yourself. But I get it — I was once that person who held God at arm’s length — for fear He would ruin … Read more
Like many, I first approached God’s wisdom in the Bible as good advice. The right way to do a thing so as to please God. The guide for the best chance of success at a thing, or just to have a good life. Wisdom is ALL THAT. But is is so much more! Even as … Read more
God confides in the one who fears Him. The one who cares. The one who fears displeasing or disappointing Him. God confides in those who hunger to know the truth about the Father, the Son and the Spirit; the one whose heart is always leaning into that knowing. In short, God looks for the hungry … Read more
“Go fix your tea, sweet and creamy, just like you like it.” I wasn’t expecting to hear that when I sat down to “be still with God.” After some weeks of busyness and restlessness, I was determined to return to stillness with God on this chilly February morning, not even reaching for the worship playlist … Read more
Is it really okay to expect and seek an intimate father-child relationship with The Lord Almighty? For some, it is a bridge too far. This might be because of the doctrines of their faith house. However, many just can’t figure out how to reconcile honoring God as The Lord Almighty while snuggling close to Him … Read more
Have you noticed? The world is singing! As I write this, we find ourselves in the serious grip of a pandemic of COVID. Social media is filled with videos this past week. Of people fighting over toilet paper — and of people singing in large stores about the awesomeness of God. A friend of mine, … Read more
Years ago in the church we sang Scripture songs, happy clappy little tunes featuring Scripture verses. One I remember well went like this: Fear not, for I am with you! Fear not, for I am with you! Fear not, for I am with you, says the Lord! If you’ve been around the church a few … Read more
I woke up today with one thought on my mind. That’s not unusual, but some days I know it is God’s thought, and I need to express it. What was that thought? The simple, profound, amazing, hard-to-believe, dearly paid-for fact that God is your Daddy. Your Abba. And He longs for you to lean into … Read more
