#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.

Finding Wisdom Among Deceit

In life, we are often faced with choices about which path to follow. People can give us a lot of advice on which choice to make, but some of this advice can steer us down the wrong path. Sometimes people with malicious intent can seem well-meaning and authentic, but their true motive is to deceive […]

Vignettes—Humbling

Power and position. He stared in the mirror, proud of himself. Yet he felt uneasy. There was something unsettling deep inside him, something drawing him to a place without power and prestige to give of his time and resources. Why would he humble himself and stoop to such a lowly place? He belonged in the […]

God in the Ordinary — A Simple House

The magi sought the “King of the Jews,” traveling from the east to Jerusalem. They inquired about him in a great city, yet no one knew about him, not even the king. “Gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born (Matthew […]

#WednesdayWalk — Believing the Prophesy

#Retrospective — This post originally published December 4, 2019. The fire crackled as I watched sparks fly up into the evening sky. I stared at the faces of the men sharing the warmth of the fire with me. “You are a long way from home,” I remarked to them. They nodded in agreement. I struggled […]

Preparing for a Face-to-face Meeting with Jesus

The magi were men of position and prestige, yet they fall before the new-born king. They humble themselves before him. They give generously to him, giving gifts of great value.

The Journey of Faith Begins With A Commitment to Christ

As we approach Christmas, it’s appropriate to take a look at our own journey of faith. How much are you willing to sacrifice to pursue Jesus?

Passing Joy

I scout the land In search of joy Cold snow crunches Beneath my feet Crisp winter air Exposes each breath I press on in the cold

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 […]

Prayer Journey — Advent Hope

Where do I place my hope dear Lord? Do I expectantly anticipate the day when I can see you face to face? Am I like the Magi who traveled a great distance based on your sign, your prophesy? Do I have the same hope as they did? Their hope was fulfilled, made real when they […]