Immersed in the Immediate

As readers of the Old Testament, we have the advantage of seeing the whole picture of God’s future plan; the ability to see God’s ultimate purpose for Israel. We don’t always have that vision for our own lives. Sometimes we can become like Israel where we become immersed in the immediate and only see our current pain and struggles.

Prayer Journey — Worthy

You know me even more than I know myself. You created me. You have a plan for me at this moment in history. You invite me to join you around the charcoal fire and share a meal.

Sunday Praise

Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name. – Hebrews 13:15 (NASB)

Part 2: Discerning the Right Time to Harvest

Part 2 of a five-part series on Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:7-45 and what it teaches us about gospel harvesting.

Grumbling About Grumbling

When we struggle in life let us remember that when we grumble at people for directing us to do hard things, we are actually grumbling at God; a God full of love and grace who wants what is best for us.

Prayer Journey — A Work in Progress

Yet it is not me and my efforts, but it is Christ Jesus within that strengthens me. It is through you dear Jesus that I am redeemed, not by my own feeble efforts to be good.

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD!Praise God in His sanctuary;Praise Him in His mighty expanse.Praise Him for His mighty deeds;Praise Him according to His excellent greatness.Praise Him with trumpet sound;Praise Him with harp and lyre.Praise Him with timbrel and dancing;Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe.Praise Him with loud cymbals;Praise Him with resounding cymbals.Let everything that has breath […]

Discerning the Right Time to Harvest

A five-part series on Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:7-45 and what it teaches us about gospel harvesting. Introduction: Harvest Time I grew up on a farm where much of our routine centered on when crops were ready for harvest. When the grain was ripe, everything stopped to focus […]

Our Exodus From the Land of Sin

Like the Israelites in Egypt, we are in a foreign land full of sin and false gods. At times, when our struggles become too much to bear, we cry out to God to save us.

October Publication Schedule

This month I am adding a #FridayFaith series “Discerning the Right Time to Harvest” to the publishing schedule. This five-part series looks at Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:7-45 and what it teaches us about gospel harvesting. It’s the first time I’ve done a series of posts like this […]