Misjudged

They were jailed under false charges by men who cared more about money than anything else. Not just jailed, but beaten and locked in an inner prison with their feet fastened in stocks. There Paul and Silas sat, punished for something they did not do. When I am treated wrongly, falsely accused or harshly treated, […]

Finding the Right Words

I have had many conversations over the years with people who want to debate the validity of the Bible. In the course of hearing them argue about flaws in scripture, it becomes evident they have no desire to understand the Word of God and what it offers. They do not have a heart that wants […]

The Meaning of Words

What we say to others matters. It can lift someone up or tear them down. Our words can change the course of someone’s life. In Joshua 14, the Israelites have conquered the land of Canaan and Joshua is apportioning the land to the various tribes. In verse 7-8 Caleb recounts what happened more than 40 […]

Overwhelming Need

You can see them — they’re there. People confused and lost, trying to find their way in a world full of false gods; a world full of false promises. They are sheep without a shepherd to protect them and guide them. This is what Jesus saw in his day. Matthew 9:36 tells us: “Seeing the […]

Planning Ahead

Trusting God in the middle of traumatic events is a difficult thing. In that moment all you know is pain and suffering. It is a moment when you cry out to the Lord for relief, for some positive sign that he is listening to your prayer. You question God’s wisdom, yet reassurance comes in small […]

Recognition for the Wrong Reasons

If we are only doing an act of service to “be noticed by them,” then our heart is in the wrong place. Our focus should be on serving God in His Spirit…

Humility, the Antidote to Pride

If we begin to see ourselves as more righteous, more wise than others, there is a risk that we see ourselves as self important; we become prideful, elevating ourselves above others…

Past Due Notice

Ever get a past due notice? You know, the note that says you missed the due date for your most recent payment. Whether it’s rent, a utility bill or loan payment, someone is expecting payment. Do you ever feel that way with God — like you want to give Him a past due notice? You […]

Lingering with God

Sometimes when trials cause us to journey through the wilderness of life, we become impatient. We want things to change; we want to do something to change the situation. Yet we must be willing to linger longer, to wait on the Lord.

Baby Steps

There are times when he gives us a glimpse of what is to come so as not to overwhelm us; a time when we see His promises are true, that he desires good things for us.