Faith Under Construction

I’ve been watching a new house being built down the street from us. Week by week, I could see the house take shape from the laying of the foundation to the walls and roof. It reminded me of our Christian walk as we grow in our faith in Christ Jesus. Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8: […]

The Torment of Sin

Remorse over our sin is the Spirit of God inviting us to repentance. How we respond to that conviction is important. In Psalm 51, we read David’s remorse over his sin with Bathsheba. He feels the pain of how sin separates us from God, yet he expresses remorse and seeks forgiveness. He wants to again […]

The Evidence of God in You

Your faith in Jesus—your faithfulness in serving Him—is evident to those around you even if you don’t say a word to them. We see this in 1 Samuel 16 where Samuel anointed David and “the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward (verse 13).” Tragically, “the Spirit of the LORD […]

Giving Thanks

Praise the LORD! Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting. – Psalm 106:1 (NASB) Take a moment today to reflect on the blessings God has poured out on you this year, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Praise God for His faithfulness.

Higher Thoughts

No matter how much we try to plan our lives, our days, things don’t always go our way. No matter how hard we try to control things around us, we learn that we really are not in control. It’s a difficult thing to comprehend and accept. God reminds us in Isaiah 55:8-9: “‘For My thoughts […]

Grabbing Your Fear by the Tail

In Exodus 4:3, God told Moses, “Reach out your hand and take it by the tail.” Now if that was me, I would’ve said, “You want me to do what?”

Missing Persons

If someone was looking for you, where would they search for you? Would people who know you say you are about the Father’s business?

The Struggle Is Real

God’s love is steadfast, eternal, constant. He will not abandon us. At times I question why things happen — the reason for traumatic events. Even though I wrestle with pain, struggle through trials, I do not doubt God’s love for me. His grace is abundant enough to feed my famished soul. Yet I read Romans […]

Caught Between Past and Present

Sometimes it’s hard to look to the future and see the good God has promised us. We are caught in the struggles of the present and yearn for the good things left in the past. The challenges facing us seem insurmountable, impossible to overcome. Yet God calls us to press on, to overcome the challenges […]

Lessons From the Life of a Tree

On a hike a couple weeks ago, I came across a log that had been cut to clear the trail. I stopped to admire the rings on the end cut of the tree. Then it occurred to me that the number of rings looked roughly equal to my age. I counted the rings and discovered […]