Have Mercy On Me

In Mark 10:46-52, we read about a blind man named Bartimaeus who was sitting by the road begging “when he heard that it was Jesus the Nazarene (47, NASB)” approaching with a large crowd. He immediately cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me (47)!” Many in the crowd tell him to be […]

The Motives Behind Faith

What is your motivation for following Jesus? Is it for personal gain, or is it driven by devotion to Him? People can profess loyalty, a belief in Jesus, but their actions express something else. Jesus saw this played out in the temple. “And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep […]

Prayer Journey—Patience

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is patience. Fill me with your patience dear Lord. Let me not hurry your work. You dear God are about the long term. You are not in a hurry, […]

Sunday Praise

Sing to the LORD a new song;Sing to the LORD, all the earth.Sing to the LORD, bless His name;Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.Tell of His glory among the nations,His wonderful deeds among all the peoples. – Psalm 96:1-3 (NASB)

A Living Witness for Christ

In Mark 5, we see the powerful witness of a man once consumed by evil transformed by an encounter with Jesus. People are astounded when they see a man once inhabited by a legion of demons now proclaiming how Jesus changed his life. It is how people react today when Jesus Christ transforms someone from […]

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 […]

Prayer Journey—Peace

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is peace. What is peace dear Lord? I pray for peace in this world full of turmoil, yet unrest continues. I seek calm, quiet, in this restless world. Then […]

Sunday Honor

When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,The moon and the stars, which You have ordained;What is man that You take thought of him,And the son of man that You care for him?Yet You have made him a little lower than God,And You crown him with glory and majesty! – Psalm 8:3-5 (NASB)

Friday Faith

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. – Psalm 111:10 (NASB)

Teaching the Gospel by Living It

Ezra taught by also living out his faith: “For Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the Lord and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel. “ – Ezra 7:10 (NASB).