Oh, that our nation would experience such promises from the LORD! A nation led continually, with desires satisfied, even in the most scorched places. Prosperity and abundance that even our bones would be fat with marrow. Rather than hunger and scarcity there would be nutrishment as in a flourishing garden. It would be […]
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 […]
One of the greatest characteristics of our LORD is His patience. Where we fret and worry He stands strong and confident; patiently waiting. There are days when my heart cannot deal with anymore grief and I just want Him to finish His judgement and take me home. I see the corruption, deception, and death all […]
Ephesians 4 is one of my favorite chapters in all of scripture. The beautiful unity of the church at large has always intrigued me. Regardless of gender, age, socio-economic class, ethnicity, or any other possible division, there can be oneness in love. It’s also no surprise that we also see fruit of the Spirit mentioned. […]
Nobody likes being called stupid and we even teach our kids not to use that word to try to prevent that from happening, but the reality is, we have a choice to be stupid if we want to. Learning requires discipline both from self and from a teacher. Correction is also necessary so that we […]
We were not set free so we could freely satisfy our flesh. No, instead we were freed that we might bring the message of freedom to others as well as love and serve them. Satisfying the flesh never leads to freedom but instead draws us back to a place of bondage, keeping us from fulfilling […]
When I started my journey as a new believer I didn’t understand the family I was adopted into. I knew the people who had discipled me were awesome and I was thankful, but that didn’t even begin to describe the unity and shared mind of Christ that I have experienced since. I’ve had the […]
The love of God crosses all realms of existence including the physical, spiritual, time, ability, and any other created boundary. It is even able to invade the human heart and rescue us from all sin and death. Furthermore, God’s love is so powerful that there is nothing that can separate us from it; not […]
When I was young I enjoyed reading the Hardy Boys mystery books. I was also drawn to shows like Columbo and Murder She Wrote. I love solving mysteries. The greatest mystery of all time is summed up in the question What is the solution to our sin problem? Praise God that he has […]
I have to confess there was a time when I thought the best solution for all my pain and hurt was my success. Along with that self-help-guided thought came a self-centered life. It became all about me and my success. I became someone who was successful and miserable instead of unsuccessful and miserable. I […]