“We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of our Lord, about His power and His mighty works.” (Psalm 78:4 NLT) As I walk my dogs each morning there’s a section of the sidewalk that has been replaced. There are bicycle tire tracks acrossContinue reading “While the Cement Is Soft”
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The Unifying Power of Prayer
“They all met together and were constantly united in prayer…” (Acts 1:14a NLT) Unity on some level isn’t difficult to achieve. People unite under all kinds of banners, from politics to sports; from workout plans to diets; from rights to wrongs. But, ironically, the Church really struggles to get some measure of unity. Why doContinue reading “The Unifying Power of Prayer”
The Jesus I Love
“Then she knelt behind Him at His feet, weeping. Her tears fell on His feet, and she wiped them off with her hair.” (Luke 7:38a NLT) This is among my favorite stories about Jesus. In verse 37 Luke says of this woman: “When a certain immoral woman from that city heard He was eating there,Continue reading “The Jesus I Love”
What’s the Anchor of Your Soul?
“This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary.” (Hebrews 6:19 NLT) My wife and I were given the privilege and opportunity to go on a few cruises. To me, one of the fascinating things about the ships on which we traveled wereContinue reading “What’s the Anchor of Your Soul?”
God Still Has Secrets
“The Lord our God has secrets known to no one.” (Deuteronomy 29:29a NLT) There are things that God covers or conceals from us. Why would He do that? The verse continues by saying: “We are not accountable for them, but we and our children are accountable forever for all that He has revealed to us,Continue reading “God Still Has Secrets”
What Blinds You to Jesus?
“We had hoped…” (Luke 24:21a NLT) Have circumstances in your life been so chaotic or your heartache so severe that you’ve missed God’s presence when He showed up? Luke records the story of two of Jesus’ followers who were walking home, to the village of Emmaus, which was about seven miles from Jerusalem. As theyContinue reading “What Blinds You to Jesus?”
Is It Time to Call An Audible?
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NLT) Earl Nightingale said: “A rut is a grave with the endsContinue reading “Is It Time to Call An Audible?”
Mountains Without Valleys
“After His baptism, as Jesus came out of the water, the heavens were opened and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and settling on Him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is My dearly loved Son, who brings Me great joy.’” (Matthew 3:16-17 NLT) Remember a time you felt reallyContinue reading “Mountains Without Valleys”
You’re Doing More Than You Realize
“A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart…” (Matthew 12:35a NLT) Have you ever been discouraged? Of course you have, as I and every other believer who ever lived has. What does it mean to be discouraged? From a Biblical perspective, it means “to be disheartened, dispirited, or broken inContinue reading “You’re Doing More Than You Realize”
What Is a Hypocrite?
“It’s this whole traveling road-show mentality all over again, playing a holier-than-thou part instead of just living your part. Wipe that ugly sneer off your own face, and you might be fit to offer a washcloth to your neighbor.”” (Matthew 7:5 The Message) Have you ever been called a hypocrite? I have. And it stung.Continue reading “What Is a Hypocrite?”
Walking With Jesus 