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 …
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 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 …
I write this sitting in the window seat by windows wide open… one of my favorite things. There is no breeze, only a perfect soft stillness. Miracle of miracles, I am neither too hot nor too cold. My view is filled with a green yard …
I sit on the deck with tea watching dawn arrive. The coastal breeze is soft and slightly salty. I’ve talked with you, worshiped to some music, prayed for my beloveds, asked for wisdom and new strength for the day. When the tea is done, I …
There are stories in the Bible that make you uncomfortable at the least, and at the most, are almost terrifying. Stories that, if you weren’t already convinced about the loving-kindness of the Lord, could make you wonder who God really is. We usually don’t focus …
One of my favorite teachers and authors on the Old Testament is Malcolm Smith, a pastor who shares my passion to understand and teach on the new covenant relationship God offers us in Christ. In his book, “The Lost Secret of the New Covenant,” Pastor …
As I read my Bible, I am always on the hunt to discover the heart of God. Not just the history, the rules, or even the promises — wonderful as they are — but things that reveal the core of God’s being. Also, when we …
Psalm 107 is one of those places in Scripture that feels much like a freeway mixmaster to me, where three or four highways crisscross in layers, each loaded with humanity in motion, hurrying somewhere. In a relatively short span of Scripture we witness the intersection …
I loved the beach, and I loved all of its variations. In an almost totally still wind, the waves were little and lapped gently at the shore. On windy days, especially at high tide, it seemed the waves would just keep coming in ever more …
If you read the Bible, you know you are supposed to seek God’s will. “God’s Word” is basically a synonym for wisdom from God. The truth of God is rightfully held in esteem as THE truth. I’m quite sure you already seek God’s will, read …
Because the Psalmist so often gives words to my own heart’s experience, I read the verses as if they were mine, to personalize them. Or as we like to say, “take them to heart.” The following is what that looks like for Psalm 116 — …
