What Does Being Poor in Spirit Get You?

It’s interesting that Jesus opens His sermon on the Mount with, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:3, NASB).” The NASB footnote describes poor as, “those who are not spiritually arrogant.” To me it means those who are open to hearing God’s word. They are hungry for […]

God Has Insomnia

Years ago my daughter and I made a 24-hour drive across the central U.S. to move her to another state. We had to do the trip without stopping overnight because it was winter and she was also moving her aquariums and fish. We soon found out that the biggest hurdle to overcome on that long […]

The Empty Walls for the Faithful

I frowned wondering what he meant. How could someone be commended for just having faith? All the other hall of fames I had visited recognized people for their deeds, their great accomplishments.

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 […]

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 […]

The Dark Winter Days of Life

During the cold days of January here in the northern U.S., it can seem like the darkness will never end. Sometimes life feels like that. Yet this time of year there is a reminder that the long dark days will not last forever. Each day the length of daylight slowly increases, pushing out more of […]

Overcoming Darkness

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. – John 1:5, NIV Has there been a moment in your life where you’ve felt outnumbered or overwhelmed? It may have seemed to you that the darkness won. Yet John reminds us that darkness cannot overcome the light of Jesus Christ. He […]

The Eve of New Life

As we look to a new year, embrace the new thing God is doing in your life. Abide in Him and seek His wisdom to guide you.

Loving Difficult People

Without the Spirit of God working in us, it is challenging to love difficult people in our life. It’s hard to turn the other cheek instead of getting revenge.