Faith Under Construction

I’ve been watching a new house being built down the street from us. Week by week, I could see the house take shape from the laying of the foundation to the walls and roof. It reminded me of our Christian walk as we grow in our faith in Christ Jesus. Paul wrote in Ephesians 2:8: […]

True Inner Strengthen

At the core of your inner being, what do you tap to get you through each day? What is the source of your strength; what makes you proud; what pleases your eyes, and warms your heart? The answer to these questions can say a lot about what you have faith in. The book of Ezekiel […]

A Character for Christ

John’s life was not cluttered with things that confused his message. He did not try to impress people, rather he tried to impress upon them the need to repent of their sins and prepare for the coming of Jesus.

Friday Faith

But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD,whose confidence is in him.They will be like a tree planted by the waterthat sends out its roots by the stream.It does not fear when heat comes;its leaves are always green.It has no worries in a year of droughtand never fails to bear fruit.” – Jeremiah […]

Prayer Journey—Path

You gave me life dear God. You set before me a path to follow. You have guided me, placed me at this point in history. Help me to know your will. Fill me with your wisdom. Give me strength to endure, to overcome those who seek to divert me from your path. May I listen […]

So All Goes Well

What is the purpose of God’s Word, His commands? Are they just words on the page, rules for us to follow? Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10, NASB).” God wants us to have abundant life. Paul wrote in Romans 15:13, “Now may the God of hope […]

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 […]

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).

The Narrowing Path

Lately I have seen the narrow road as narrowing my focus on Jesus. On this road, there is only a path wide enough to accommodate me and Jesus. It is only wide enough for the two of us—so narrow that we must walk very closely together, side by aside. At times the path is so […]

Prayer Journey—Who Are You?

Who are you Jesus that you can calm the storm? Who are you Jesus that you can heal the lame? Who are you Jesus that you can bring sight to the blind? Bring calm Lord Jesus to the storms in my life. Heal my brokenness that causes me to limp through life. Help me to […]