The very first Scripture I ever read was John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. I had just poured out my heart, confessing every sin and failing to … Read more
I have been Dory so many times: lost, handicapped, hunting for answers — then suddenly discover that God in His love has been at work building trails everywhere I might wander, to help me find my way home to Him.
Lord, more real than all I see around me, is this: your Spirit, and my spirit, connected together. We are one. You are in me, and I am in You. By your awesome grace. By the sacrifice of Jesus, who gladly gave His life for this reality. I could never earn this. You gave me … Read more
Psalm 84 is chock-full of Hebrew “word pictures,” which invite the student to ponder for a while, then be amazed at the goodness of God and a life shared with him. (I began writing this post with the idea of covering briefly ALL the beautiful nuggets in Psalm 84 — but before I knew it, … Read more
A.W. Tozer is one of my favorite authors. He published a wonderful book in 1950 entitled “The Divine Conquest,” in which he identified a common problem among Christians that still exists today. Quoting a few excerpts: “Is it not true that for most of us who call ourselves Christians there is no real experience? We … Read more
