A Race to the Empty Tomb

How would you respond to the news that Jesus’ tomb is empty after seeing Jesus crucified. Would you run toward the truth, pursuing the good news, running with all your might?

Truth in Unexpected Places

On this Friday before Easter, on the day we focus on how Jesus suffered for our sins, how do we answer Pilate’s question, “What is truth?”

Jesus Gave Us the Ultimate Resolution

Forget your list of New Year’s resolutions. What if this year you only focused on your resolution to Christ, your determination to follow Him?

Morning Praise — Joy to the Lord

This morning I praise you dear Lord for joy. I think of the lowly shepherds who hurried to seek you, who were excited to see you. Jesus, I think of the joy they must have felt gazing into your eyes. I praise you Jesus that same joy is available to us today. In the midst […]

Morning Praise — Humbled by His Presence

What was that moment like to see Jesus face to face? The magi traveled far for that moment and when they saw him, they fell to the ground and worshipped him. All their earthly identity, their worldly prestige melted away before Jesus. May we have the same response this Christmas, to fall to the ground […]

Seeking the Messiah – Humbly Follow His Lead

What does it mean to seek the Messiah? The birth of Christ as told in the gospels shows us people who sought to see the Messiah, sought to be with Jesus, sought to follow him. As we enter the Christmas season, it’s good to ask ourselves what are we doing to seek Jesus, to deepen […]

Go!

How willing are you to leave the safety and security of your home or church or work to go where the Lord leads you? How inclined would you be to go if you were also told, “By the way, there’s this group of people waiting to devour you.” I’m not so sure I would be […]

When Things Just Don’t Add Up

As believers in Jesus Christ, it is the question we are often faced with in our walk of faith: Do I trust God to provide or rely solely on my own means to try to overcome challenges in life?

Prayer Journey — God’s Promises

The sun set and the darkness moved in, but God’s promises stand. I look to the east and see the first light of dawn. Darkness recedes at the presence of morning. Help me to stand on your promises today dear God. Let me not fall prey to the false promises of this world. Give me […]

Believing in the Unseen

Because Thomas saw Jesus in the flesh, he replied to Jesus, “My Lord and my God!” It will be the same for everyone someday when we stand before Jesus.