Running the Triathlon of Faith

Last fall I had the chance to watch athletes cross the finish line for an Ironman Triathlon. This is a grueling race that requires those who enter to swim 1.2-miles, bike 56-miles, and run 13.1 miles. Some of the people who finished looked like they could do another marathon, while others barely made it across […]

What is That Smell?

As I read the book of Numbers in the Bible, it amazes me how many feasts and sacrifices God calls the Israelites to perform. There are numerous sacrifices of animals required in God’s ordinances as atonement for their sins. I can imagine the smell of these sacrifices permeating the camp. The Israelites would have a […]

Prayer Journal

You carried me, Lord, through the dark times in my life. When I lay by the roadside beaten down, injured, unable to move, you were there. You picked me up and carried me to safety. You dressed my wounds and nurtured me back to health. When I was worn out, unable to take another step, […]

Sunday Praise

“The LORD is my strength and song,And He has become my salvation;This is my God, and I will praise Him;My father’s God, and I will extol Him. – Exodus 15:2, NASB

The Quiet Whisper

Have you ever stood alone outside and all is quiet except a gentle breeze upon your face? There are times when I feel that light wind delicately streaming across my forehead and cheeks and it feels like the whisper of the Spirit of God. A gentle touch reminding me of God’s presence. It makes me […]

Same-day Delivery from God

Sometimes I feel like I’m making orders from God and telling him three-day shipping isn’t fast enough. I want same-day service from him when it comes to relieving the pain of struggles in life. I want instant transformation when it comes to people I know who continually reject Jesus. I want one-click responses from God […]

Prayer Journal

Strengthen me Lord to bear the cross you have given me, the cross you have crafted for me to carry. You have equipped me with the ability to carry this cross, given me the muscle, bones, and mind to hoist it upon my shoulders. You have prepared me for this moment, as you have every […]

Sunday Praise

I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart;I will tell of all Your wonders.I will be glad and exult in You;I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High. – Psalm 9:1-2, NASB

The Bloodline of Faith

The blood lines of family can be strong, yet they can also create problems for us. Sometimes it is hard for us to get beyond the identity of our earthly family and to embrace that as believers in Jesus we are part of the family of God.

Seeking Living Water

Lately I’ve been thinking about the people I’ve known for years who have no interest at all in following Jesus. Some are even hostile to the thought. They begin each day without God and any awareness of His presence. I’m saddened that they’re missing out on knowing the joy of Christ. Being lost is a […]