Sunday Honor

The crowds going ahead of Him, and those who followed, were shouting,“Hosanna to the Son of David;BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD;Hosanna in the highest!” – Matthew 21:9 (NASB)

Prayer Journey—God’s Infinite Love

Lord, by your hand, by your grace, you have rescued me. In your infinite love, you saw fit to make yourself known to me. You coaxed me from an awareness of your son Jesus, to a personal relationship with him. Thank you for placing people in my life who mentored me, who patiently taught me […]

God’s Power Assist

You don’t always appreciate what you have until it’s gone. That thought occurred to me last week when the power steering went out in our car. I had to drive the car home and let me tell you, it was a workout just to turn a corner. Even trying to keep the car going straight […]

Bringing Light into the Pit

I was reading Romans chapter 12 and verse 12 caused me to pause: “rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer (NASB).” I reread the verse and noticed how “persevering in tribulation is framed by “rejoicing in hope” and “devoted to prayer.” Hope and prayer are a way to endure tribulations or trials. Trials […]

Everyday—Serving Exactly Where You Are

“Everyday” is a series of Thursday posts this month looking at God’s presence in everyday life. I’m just a plumber, what can I do for the kingdom of God? I’m just an accountant, what can I do for Jesus? I’m just a cook in the back of a restaurant, what can I possibly accomplish for […]

Fearing Transformation

There he stands in your doorway, the man who had been threatening you and your friends now wants to join your group. Would you trust him and take him in? This is the situation the disciples of Jesus faced when Saul of Tarsus appeared at their doorstep. His reputation of making murderous threats against the […]

Fruit of the Faithful

Sometimes I think about the apostles of Jesus and what might have happened if they had listened to the scribes and pharisees and not preached about Jesus. Because of their steadfast Spirit, their determination to spread the Good News about Jesus, today we have the New Testament, God’s Word of salvation through Jesus. It because […]

Worried in a City of Fear

Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You.” And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” – Luke 2:47 (NASB) It had been years since […]

#WednesdayWalk—Searching the Night Sky

In this Wednesday Walk post, two men examine the enticing words of a man against those who truly seek God and His Word. Their search draws them heavenward.