Behind the Facade of Disbelief

God’s presence is evident even when it seems you are surrounded by disbelief and resistance to Him.

Darkness Removed

Not a sound Cold night air Darkness all around Morning light Breaking through Birds take flight Life resets Darkness flees No more debts Freed from sin New life found Letting Christ in Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ […]

Regain Your Spiritual Sight

There is a blindness we can be afflicted with that prevents us from seeing the world as God sees it. The brokenness of people and their actions against us can prevent us from seeing their need for Jesus. A defensive posture can hinder us from helping them to see the peace of Christ. We need […]

The Raging Calm Around You

Life storms. They are those unexpected events in your life that engulf you with trauma and seize your calm life. As the waves of hurt, worry, and pain pound away, you struggle to stop your life from capsizing and going under. You forget that Jesus is right there with you. “Teacher, do You not care […]

Witnessing Without a Word

He knew there was something different about the young man. Every task he gave him was done with integrity. It seemed all he touched was successful. This man was different from all his other servants. Now his master saw that the LORD was with him and how the LORD caused all that he did to […]

Ripening the Fruit of Your Life

What does it mean to have a fruitful life? Genesis 25:8 tells us: “Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life; and he was gathered to his people.” The word ripe caught my attention. The footnote in the NASB describes ripe as “literally good.” It […]

Expectations of a Day Laborer

Years ago, during a severe recession, I recall the frustration of not being able to get a job. Day after day I would apply for work to no avail. Finally I was able to secure a position with a company that hired day laborers. The job required me to call in every morning for a […]

The Unseen Legacy

What we do in our lifetime can impact generations to come. The choices we make can determine the direction of the lives of our descendants. Only God can see the arch of the fulfillment of His plan across the generations. Our obedience to God is an important part of His plan, even if we can’t […]

Overextended with Thankfulness

The other day I saw the word “thankful” on a shelf at a friend’s house. What caught my attention was how the word extended beyond the shelf. Suddenly I was hit with the thought about thankfulness overflowing out of our life. I’ve often heard the phrase, “I have too much on my plate right now,” […]

The Powerful, Gentle Touch

We get a sense of the powerful yet personal nature of God in Matthew 17. Jesus “took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves (17:1, NASB).” On the mountain Jesus’ “face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. […]