Doing Everything God Commands Us to Do

Noah’s obedience to God was built on a life of faithfulness to God even when surrounded by a world saturated with evil. This helps me understand Noah’s determination to finish building the ark. His desire to do everything God instructed was built within him before God revealed his plans to destroy the world with a flood.

Putting Down Roots in the Kingdom of God

To settle down with God is to focus on building a relationship with him. It means putting down roots deep into his scripture; spending focused time in prayer with God; drawing deeply from solid relationships with other believers.

The Thorns That Pierce Our Arrogance

It is not in my own abilities that I find the strength to manage hardship, it is in humble reverence to God that I find strength through Jesus Christ. When I am beaten down and worn out, that is when I am most open to the power of Christ within me.

When Jesus Asks Us Not to Remain at His Feet

As much as we desire to stay at the feet of Jesus and worship him, sometimes he asks us to not remain there. As much as we enjoy the fellowship of other Christians, God calls us to go beyond the walls of the church.

Calling Jesus to Follow Us

We often think of Jesus calling people to follow him, but do we think about people calling Jesus to follow them? Like Levi, we should invite Jesus to follow us into our lives and the people we know.

Bringing Jesus into the Boat

It’s humbling when God shows up and proves our doubts were wrong. It’s embarrassing when we realize we put all that effort into something without inviting Jesus into the boat. Yet Jesus patiently invites himself into our boat, teaching us his ways.

Nurturing “Joy in the Faith”

This passage caused me to examine my own life and my devotion to Christ. While I may long to be with Christ, I don’t always share Paul’s dedication to be with those who need to be nurtured in their faith in Christ.

Eternity Etched in Temporal Sands

I walk along the ocean shore Footprints formed in the sand Behind me each step is erased As the waves pound the shore . Thousands before me Have walked this very shore Every trace of their steps Washed away by the waves . Ships arrived to conquer lands Armies waded to shore Empires rose and […]

Clearing a Path for Jesus in the Wilderness of Life

Our repentance isn’t just an act of verbalizing our faith in Jesus. John warns in verse 9, “every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

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.