Vignettes—Insignificant

A breeze whipped up, swirling the dust on the dirt street outside her door. She looked at the ramshackle homes next to hers as she stood in the doorway. Insignificant homes of forgotten people in the world. An old Jeep drove by, stirring up more dust. She covered her face and stepped back inside. It […]

Prayer Journey — God’s Love and Grace

This morning I praise you God for your love and care, for being in my life. Thank you for the grace your shower on me each day, for your healing touch. I praise you for your righteousness, your faithfulness through the generations. Thank you for the forgiveness you offer—salvation through Jesus Christ. I am grateful […]

I Can Fit You In Next Tuesday At 6 a.m., Jesus

As followers of Jesus Christ, how often do we make plans that include his will for our life? In 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, I am struck by how committed Paul is to following the Lord as he made his plans.

Falling Into the Hands of God

For as long as I have been a Christian I have sought to have a heart after God. I have questioned God about many things in my life including many traumatic events, but I have never questioned my belief in God. But last week a fellow believer posed a question to me that I have […]

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.

God’s Faith in Abilities We Don’t See in Ourself

Gideon has doubt about God’s intent to save them and perhaps even more doubt about his ability to lead the charge against their oppressors. The Lord reassures Gideon he has the strength and that he is with him (6:14), yet Gideon still questions God’s judgement.

Friday Faith

What is God teaching you at this moment and are you receptive to its lesson? My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights. – Proverbs 3:11-12 (NASB)

Hearing Wisdom

When there are so many challenges in life, it can be difficult to determine the right answer. There are times you may wish you had the wisdom of Solomon. Yet at the heart of wisdom is one simple fact — you must be humble enough to hear what God’s word is telling you. In 1 […]

Prayer Journey — God in All Things

Some days it is difficult dear God to see how anything good can come out of so many bad things. Yet you tell me to trust you, to seek your will. I struggle deep inside to trust you, to follow your lead. You remind me of your work in the past, of your faithfulness, of […]