Lonely Days; Where Would I Be Without God?

It is hard to remember when we struggle with pain that it is a temporal thing we go through on this earth. The sorrow is real and at times it seems never ending. Yet God is faithful.

The Privilege of Working in God’s Vineyard

So much of what we do in this world is measured by what we accomplish. Throughout my career, the work experience on my resume often determined whether I was given a job or not. It usually depended on if the people making the decision to hire determined if I was the best candidate for the […]

New Book Launches Tomorrow

Today I want to take a brief moment from my usual posts about faith and scripture to share some exciting news. Tomorrow is launch day for my new thriller Islands of Deception. This is a clean thriller packed with political intrigue, corruption, and adventure without swearing, sex or excessive violence. It has characters you’ll care […]

Prayer Journey—Life

As I take a breath this morning, I praise you dear God for giving me life. More importantly, I praise you for giving me eternal life through the death and resurrection of your son Jesus. Such a precious gift you have given, to walk with you, with your Spirit dear God. I am humbled by […]

Easter Praise

He is not here, but He has risen. Remember how He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.” And they remembered His words, and returned from the tomb and […]

Raising Up the Truth

It’s one thing to doubt whether something is true, but another thing to suppress an eyewitness account of that truth. In Matthew 27:62-66, after Jesus had been crucified and buried, the Pharisees are so convinced that the disciples will steal the body of Jesus and fake his resurrection that they request Pilate to station guards […]

Tending to Denials

I can relate to Peter’s denial of Jesus not once, but three times (Luke 22:54-62). I’ve had plenty of missed opportunities in my life—lost chances to go deeper with someone about my faith when they press me with questions. Fear kicks in and I become more concerned about myself and my ego than how I […]

#WednesdayWalk—Doorpost of Faith

He had seen the plagues strike Egypt, one after another, causing havoc and destroying the land. He had witnessed such power at the hand of God. Could they finally be on the verge of freedom from the heavy hand of Egyptian rulers after centuries of crying out to God? He never dreamed he would see […]

Arising After Denial

You’re in a group of Christians sharing a meal and someone mentions how committed they are to Jesus. You chime in and say that you too are fully committed to Jesus. The rest of the group adds that they too are committed followers. However, soon those words are tested. In Matthew 26:26-35, Jesus has finished […]

Prayer Journey—Lord of Life

In all the uncertainty in this world, it is reassuring to know you, dear Jesus, are Lord. You are a stable fortress when chaos surrounds me. You are a piercing light driving out the darkest day. You are a comforting balm on the deepest pain. Your Spirit endures against the temporary forces in this world […]