God Overcomes

“Many waters” is a phrase that intrigues me. It is used 20 times in the NASB Bible, mostly in the Old Testament and only in Revelation in the New Testament. It is a descriptive phrase that uses the sound and sight of a vast amount of water to help us understand the immensity, the power […]

Seeking God’s Advice

He is overwhelmed by the task before him. Solomon has just become king and has consolidated the kingdom under his rule. When God appears to him in a dream, we learn about Solomon’s heart. God tests him by asking, “Ask what you wish Me to give you (1 Kings 3:5).” When we are overwhelmed by […]

Prayer Journey — Who Am I?

I am not self made, I am God made. All that I am, the whole of who I am right now, is because of God’s hand. Every event that has occurred in my life is because you allowed it to happen. It has all shaped me — molded me into who I am right now […]

Sunday Praise

Sing to the LORD with thanksgiving;Sing praises to our God on the lyre,Who covers the heavens with clouds,Who provides rain for the earth,Who makes grass to grow on the mountains. – Psalm 147:7-8 (NASB)

August Publication Schedule

August brings some modifications to the publication schedule. The Thursday post this month will reflect on the phrase “many waters” with a new series “Thursdays in August”. If you happen to visit the ocean this month or in the future, I hope this series will prompt you to think about God as you witness the […]

Mighty Devotion

I am always impressed with the devotion of David’s mighty men. They stuck with him through the highs and lows of his life, often at great risk to themselves. They were willing to give their lives to defend and protect David. One act in particular demonstrates their devotion to David’s well being. 2 Samuel 23:13-17 […]

Jars Filled With Faith #WednesdayWalk

I sat down after a long day to rest my weary body after a day of toil in the fields. My young children came to me and a I greeted them with a hug. How blessed I felt as I gazed above the heads of my children in my embrace at my beautiful wife preparing our evening meal. She smiled at me. Suddenly this moment was interrupted by a knock at the door…

Passing God in the Fast Lane

There are times in life when we can get ahead of God. We’re in the fast lane and don’t have time to wait on the Lord. We think we know what God has in mind for us to do and we proceed on our own. In the Bible there are many examples of the bad […]

Prayer Journey — Silent Roar

In the noise of the day Among the clamor of humanity As the people rush to and fro I hear you dear God You are always there I hear your gentle voice call It whispers among the noise I stop my furious pace and listen “Be still” I hear God say The words sink into […]

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. – Psalm 146:1-2 (NASB)