Beams of Faith

An old barn on the farm where I grew up reminds me of the foundation of faith built by the apostles and prophets. As believers in Jesus, we all have a role to play in building God’s kingdom.

Rock of Anger

Anger can have a way of getting the best of us. Trials can press us to the limits of our patience. Grumbling people can stretch us thin and cause us to do things we later regret. Moses faced all of the above as he led Israel out of Egypt and through the wilderness to the […]

Bore With Pain

Pain is an inherent part of life, illustrated through Jabez and Job. Both of these Biblical characters show us the importance of seeking God in suffering through heartfelt prayer.

Cease Striving

By ceasing our striving for righteousness through our own actions, we can rest in the knowledge that as believers in Jesus we are heirs to God’s righteousness.

Impatiently Waiting

David experienced the pressures of life, including criticism and false accusations under King Saul. He serves as a role model on the importance of relying on God’s timing amid distress and hardship.

Bringing Order to Life

Sometimes it’s hard to think that God wants to help bring order to our life. In chaotic moments, when things seem out of control, he offers a way to bring order to your life with His word. He knows you and all the little details in your life. This is the same God who guided […]

Thanksgiving Everyday

Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States, but everyday should be thanksgiving to God for the love and grace he lavishes on us. Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving And pay your vows to the Most High; Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor […]

Confronting Doubt in God

It’s a difficult thing to trust someone, particularly if it’s something that is important to you. Yet it is a powerful thing when we can trust someone with our life. That level of trust says a lot about what we think of that person. Proverbs 3:5 tells us to “Trust in the LORD with all […]

Compassion in Grief

When we suffer loss, the grief can be overwhelming. Jesus felt that same pain when he learned that his cousin John the Baptist was beheaded by Herod. “Now when Jesus heard about John, He withdrew from there in a boat to a secluded place by Himself (Matthew 14:13).” It’s hard to see God’s purpose in […]

BOGO Faith

On a recent shopping trip I saw a BOGO (buy one get one free) sale. It made me stop and take notice. Two for the price of one is better than just one. That led me think of Ecclesiastes 4:9: “Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor (NASB).” […]