Rediscovering the First Century Church Community and the Holy Spirit
The phrase, “the First-Century Church,” is often used to describe the miracles we read about and the power of the Holy Spirit. And we find that there is an unfortunate split in the church as at one extreme, you find those that don’t believe the Spirit is active today and at the other extreme, we […]
Overcoming Urgency with Faith: Finding Peace in a Busy World
I like to sit out on my deck in the mornings. I read my Bible and pray over what I just read. Then I spend a few minutes looking at the mountain across the way while I listen to the birds. There’s a rooster to the south of me and pigeons to the north. I […]
Finding Contentment in Faith: Reflections on Psalm 22 and Paul’s Struggles
Finding Contentment in Faith I had something of an epiphany. I’ve realized it before, but for some reason, today it stuck with me. Reading some of David’s Psalms (today it was Ps. 22) you see what almost seems like someone very confused or unsure of what he really means. In the very first verse, he […]
Trusting in God’s Plan: A Candid Confession
I have a confession to make I’m human and despite all the good advice that people come to me for, I sometimes don’t follow it myself. Contentment Amidst Challenges: Lessons from “Blessed Brokenness” Some may know whether through my books or other means that I am disabled. I have a neurological condition that is uncurable […]
What Will Be Said About You?
You may remember that originally, God established the nation of Israel. But, after Solomon began to turn from God and sin, then his son continued, the northern ten tribes rebelled and made Jeroboam the king over Israel while Rehoboam, Solomon’s son was king over the tribes of Judah, Benjamin, and the Levites. The Levites stayed […]
Review of – “NASB Wide-Margin Bible”
I just received an Advance Review Copy of Zondervan’s newest Bible. It boasts several features and I want to look at each of them. Before I do, I admit, I’m traditional in many ways. I prefer to read paper. This Bible has the traditional gold edge pages. The pages are still lightweight, but much thicker […]
Finding Contentment in God’s Love: Basking in His Blessings
As my coffee is heating in the microwave, I stand at the kitchen sink and cut open an avocado for breakfast. I love standing here. The sky is just beginning to lighten behind the Peacock Mountains and I can see off in the distance the headlights of semis and a few cars dropping into our […]
Navigating Life’s Challenges with Faith: A Journey of Trials and Trust
As I write this, it’s early Saturday morning. As usual, I woke up shortly after 5 AM. If it’s after 5, I’ll get up. If it’s before 5, I try to go back to sleep. Now, I’ve had my breakfast of an avocado and the last of a brick of cream cheese and am on […]
Listening to the Heroes: Drawing Lessons from Biblical Characters
Reflecting on Predictions and Divine Lessons A pastor friend of mine started a sermon series last week called “Listening to the Heroes.” He explained that he’s going to draw lessons from the lives of Biblical heroes. Who you consider to be a hero is of course a line that isn’t the same for everyone. I […]
Embracing Inherent Value: Made in His Image
Discovering Your Inherent Value Do you know your inherent value? Do you? Do you know where your inherent value comes from? In Genesis 1, we see the creation story. God made everything in an order that made sense and we’re told that He did it day by day over six days. God’s Deliberate Separation God […]
