Haves and Have Nots

In Matthew 13-1-23, Jesus tells the parable of the sower then explains the parable to his disciples. In between the telling of the parable and the explanation, Jesus said, “For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be […]

Prayer Journey — Stillness

When all is turned off, all the excess noise of life, there you are quietly waiting for me to listen…

Crossroads of Instruction

There are times in our life when God places us with someone for a specific reason to share our knowledge of Jesus. In Acts 8:26-40, Phillip is instructed by the Lord to, “Get up and go south to the road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza (verse 26, NASB).” On the road he encounters “an […]

The Misunderstood Rich Man

The rich man seemed sincere in his pursuit of eternal life. He seemed to want a heart for God, but he is misguided in his method of obtaining it. Unlike the Pharisees who seem intent on proving Jesus wrong, this man appears to want a heart after God.

Removing Idle Worship

How deep is your faith in Jesus? How far are you willing to go to follow His ways in your life? Is your faith merely words you recited or is it something you seek to live out each day? In 2 Kings 23, Josiah, after hearing the words of the God’s law, commits “to walk […]

A Guiding Hand in the Storm

There’s an interesting thing I noticed when I was reading Matthew 14:22-32. This is the passage where the disciples set out in a boat to go to the other side ahead of Jesus. While crossing, they are buffeted by wind and waves. Then they see Jesus walking on the water and are scared, thinking it’s […]

Friday Faith

I have not hidden Your righteousness within my heart; I have spoken of Your faithfulness and Your salvation; I have not concealed Your lovingkindness and Your truth from the great congregation. – Psalm 40:10 (NASB)

Driving Out Our Creation

Jesus entered the temple and began to drive out those who were selling, saying to them, “It is written, ‘AND MY HOUSE SHALL BE A HOUSE OF PRAYER,’ but you have made it a ROBBERS’ DEN.” – Luke 19:46-47 (NASB) The point where faith intersects our life. At what point does our life of creating […]

Opportunity in Trouble

In Luke 21, Jesus talked about the coming persecution for His followers. He pointed out that because they would be brought before kings and governors, they would have an “opportunity for your testimony (verse 12, NASB).” He told his followers not to worry about defending themselves, “for I will give you utterance and wisdom which […]

Prayer Journey — Yearning for Living Water for Others

As the deer pants for the water brooks, So my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; – Psalm 42:1-2 (NASB) The anger and rage have consumed him. He spews hatred at me. Yet deep in my soul I long for him to find peace in you […]