Dining With Jesus

So they made Him a supper there, and Martha was serving; but Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. – John 12:2, NASB It’s such a simple statement, but so profound. Lazarus died and was in the tomb for four days, and now days later he is having supper with Jesus. […]

Imperfect Father

I am an imperfect father, just as my father was to me, but praise God that we have a perfect father who is righteous. A father full of grace and love who seeks to train us in the way we should go. A father who sent His one and only son in the flesh as […]

Hurry Up and Grow!

Here in the northern part of the U.S., spring is in the air. This time of year it reminds me of my growing up years on a farm. So much time and effort went into planting the crops each spring, only to wait once the seed was in the ground. There was nothing else to […]

Fact Checking Paul’s Preaching

We are bombarded with information each day. The internet is flooded with people preaching different claims about God and Jesus. How do you know if what they say is true? The Bereans give us a good example of how we should fact check what is said against the authentic Word of God. In Acts 17:10-12, […]

Just a Touch

Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd. – Matthew 9:36, NASB There’s that pain deep inside of you that has tormented you for years. You’ve pursued so many things to find relief, but the pain remains. Your soul longs for something that you […]

A Taste of Heaven

God has given a glimpse of what it will be like to be with Him for all eternity. He was with Israel when they left Egypt and demonstrated His dominion over the world. He sent Jesus to walk among the people of the world to show them the way to salvation. Today believers in Jesus […]

Prayer Journal

You carried me, Lord, through the dark times in my life. When I lay by the roadside beaten down, injured, unable to move, you were there. You picked me up and carried me to safety. You dressed my wounds and nurtured me back to health. When I was worn out, unable to take another step, […]

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 […]