“Surely Your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6 NLT) What comes to the forefront of your mind when you think about heaven? Yes, it somewhat depends on your frame of reference. If you’ve known andContinue reading “Home!”
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When Our Fear Hurts Others
“Look! The cry of the people of Israel has reached Me, and I have seen how harshly the Egyptians abuse them. Now go, for I am sending you to Pharaoh. You must lead My people Israel out of Egypt. But Moses protested to God, ‘Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I toContinue reading “When Our Fear Hurts Others”
Life’s Most Frightening Storms
“Then Peter called to Him, ‘Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.’ ‘Yes, come,’ Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and beganContinue reading “Life’s Most Frightening Storms”
The Dark Side of Truth
“I will darken the bright stars overhead and cover your land in darkness. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!” (Ezekiel 32:8 NLT) Do you ever mourn for lost people? Does the thought of a loved one or friend going to hell fill your heart with grief and bring tears to your eyes? It does mine.Continue reading “The Dark Side of Truth”
The Key to Confidence
“For the next two years, Paul lived in Rome at his own expense. He welcomed all who visited him, boldly proclaiming the Kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him.” (Acts 28:30-31 NLT) In my experience one of the key reasons many people are reluctant toContinue reading “The Key to Confidence”
The Evil We Face
And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.” (Matthew 6:13 NLT) What is your greatest temptation? A lustful heart and mind were issues for me for years, but in this season of my life my greatest temptation is to dishonor the Lord by not recognizing His hand on everyContinue reading “The Evil We Face”
When Fear Tries To Stop You
“Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.” (Psalm 2:11 NLT) Have you ever been really scared? When I was a boy, I had a clown about four feet tall that stood just inside my bedroom door. It had sand or something in the base so when I hit it, it would bounceContinue reading “When Fear Tries To Stop You”
Courage to Fail?
“But no one had the courage to speak favorably about Him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.” (John 7:13 NLT) Of what do you think when you ponder the term “courage?” As I considered the idea of courage the first “picture” that came to mind was ofContinue reading “Courage to Fail?”
Is God Safe?
“Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13 NLT) In C. S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia,” there is a scene from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, when the children learn that Aslan is a lion, “the Lion, the great Lion.” “Ooh!” said Susan, “I’d thoughtContinue reading “Is God Safe?”
The Cramped World of Self
“The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and only lord. And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’ The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment isContinue reading “The Cramped World of Self”
Walking With Jesus 