The Bloodline of Faith

The blood lines of family can be strong, yet they can also create problems for us. Sometimes it is hard for us to get beyond the identity of our earthly family and to embrace that as believers in Jesus we are part of the family of God.

Seeking Living Water

Lately I’ve been thinking about the people I’ve known for years who have no interest at all in following Jesus. Some are even hostile to the thought. They begin each day without God and any awareness of His presence. I’m saddened that they’re missing out on knowing the joy of Christ. Being lost is a […]

Crushed in Spirit

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted And saves those who are crushed in spirit. – Psalm 34:18, NASB Have you ever felt crushed in Spirit, beaten down so much by life that you can barely find the energy to climb out of bed? While the people in your life may seem far away, God […]

With Christmas Wishes Come Truth

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;And the government will rest on His shoulders;And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6, NASB May you experience the Prince of Peace today. May the light of Jesus shine brightly into […]

Unwrapping Disappointment

I’ve seen a lot of Christmas days in my lifetime, but there is one in particular that I recall when I was ten years old. That year I couldn’t wait to open presents, hoping I would receive an Apollo space craft watch. It was the early 1970s and moon landings had captured our imaginations. I […]

A Loving Desire for the Hardened Heart

I want them to have the same peace in Christ that I have in my life. Yet no matter how much I try, how much I pray for them, it seems their hardened hearts will not budge. Sometimes I feel I am the barrier to them seeing Jesus as the way to salvation.

Germinating Faith

Growing up on a farm, I was familiar with all the work we did to get ready for spring. We would purchase seed and fertilizer, check the planting equipment, and prepare the soil for planting. Yet for all the work we did, we could not force the seeds to germinate and grow according to our […]

Stylish Faith

When I was in high school in the 1970s, there were some pretty cool fashions we teenagers wore. Now when I look at pictures from that era and the outfits we wore, I wonder why we thought they were cool. Trendy clothing styles come and go just like trendy beliefs. Paul writes about this in […]

Light in the Deepest Darkness

The darkest place I’ve ever experienced is inside a cave where the guide turns out the lights. It is total darkness that feels as if it is pressing in around you. It reminded me of the darkness God sent on Egypt in Exodus 10:21: “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand toward […]