These are times that make you think about the relevance of being a Christian in this world — this fallen, increasingly unstable world. I write every day to inspire my Christian family, offering tools to build a genuine and nourishing relationship with the Lord. These days I do that against …
At the ripe age of nine, I was a member of a secret club. It was very small, consisting of five third graders. (Or six, depending on who had favor with our ringleader on any given day.) Of course, getting into the secret club was a coup in itself, signaling …
A familiar parable Jesus told is found in the gospel of Luke. It is usually referred to as the parable of the prodigal son, but I think a better name would be the parable of the unknown father. Why give it a new name? Because the main point of the …
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 …
The Apostle Paul prayed the most tender prayer over you: For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner …
If I alone testify about Myself, My testimony is not true. There is another who testifies of Me, and I know that the testimony which He gives about Me is true. John 5:31-32 (NASB) As I read these words in John’s gospel this morning, my mind flooded with memories of …
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 …
Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love. Psalm 48:9 How the world can change in just a few days! As I write this, the whole world is uniting in a fight against a common enemy — the COVID-19 virus. Anxiety and information swirl around, and questions. …
I’m passionate about stirring up faith that you can hear God. My life was profoundly changed when I discovered Jesus’ love for me and entrusted my heart to Him. But once I believed I could hear His personal words to me, that profound change multiplied, and a revolution was born, …
The Apostle Paul wrote many things that both inspire and challenge me. One of those is in Galatians 5:25: Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (NIV) Right — keep in step with the invisible Spirit of God. The first time I read …
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 …
Hebrews Chapter 9 is packed with powerful things worth pondering. As a bonus, it offers a surprising revelation: that the New Covenant of Christ is actually the promised eternal inheritance. Up to now, the author focused on explaining the New Covenant. So why does the author suddenly begin using the …
