It’s easy for us to watch the news and see how sinful others are. It’s also tempting to look at the state of our country and blame it on political party, a program, or a person. When in reality, we are all responsible. Daniel understood this and includes himself among the sinners that have turned from […]
Since I was a child, I have wanted to go into space, hoping to probe the edges of the universe. Finding out in the 5th grade I needed glasses was a severe blow to my dreams. I decided instead if I couldn’t go up I would plunge the depths of the ocean; only later […]
There is no doubt that our situation can overwhelm us. It can cause our emotions to spiral to a place of anger, frustration, hopelessness, and despair. We can feel ourselves sinking in the water instead of being on top with Jesus. It is in these times that we don’t “feel” God is present or caring. […]
Did you catch this? The God of Peace who raised Jesus from the dead, is the same God equipping you with everything good and working in you everything that is pleasing to Him. Wow! This is no small truth! This tells me that God’s plan in me is destined for success. It’s hard to […]
These are pretty exclusive words. “There is no other”. We live in a world that longs after inclusion rather than truth. We would rather have a false sense of peace than solid fact if it means conflict. God perfectly loves peace and truth but does not compromise either for the sake of temporary peace. […]
Anxiety really doesn’t help your situation and in fact can lead to physical fatigue and illness. Have you noticed that whenever God gives us instruction about what we should not do, He follows that with what we should do? The same is true here. Rather than be anxious, pray with thanksgiving. This is a simple […]
Where is this truth more evident in scripture than in the lives of the disciples and Jesus? Peter is rebuked when he was in opposition after Jesus told them He must be crucified. It was a harsh and necessary rebuke: But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling […]
As I get older I see a desire growing in me to live the simple life. I believe our verse today does an amazing job of summing up what that looks like. It begins with a God-dependent walk in the truth. Few thing make life more complicated and stressful than lies. Once one is […]
The people of Israel wanted a king like all the other nations; someone to lead them into prosperity and victory. Someone who even looked the part. God gave them Saul, comely and a head taller than the rest. Philistines had their giant and so did Israel. Three truths hit me as I studied his […]
One of my favorite verses…ok I say that about every verse. This is truly a gem! Too often we get worried and upset about one step we or our children have taken. In light of this verse, I ask myself why am I worrying? Everyone knows that that A plan is just an idea; the […]