He Knows!

“Jesus replied, ‘If you only knew the gift God has for you and who you are speaking to, you would ask Me, and I would give you living water.” (John 4:10 NT) In the conversation referenced above between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well it quickly became apparent that (a) the woman didn’tContinue reading “He Knows!”

What’s the First Step?

“What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. What sorrow for those who are wise in their own eyes and think themselves so clever. What sorrow for those who are heroes at drinkingContinue reading “What’s the First Step?”

A Slow Fade

“I am warning you ahead of time, dear friends. Be on guard so that you will not be carried away by the errors of these wicked people and lose your secure footing.” (2 Peter 3:17 NLT) Losing our footing spiritually is much like losing our footing while walking or hiking. It’s not deliberate and oftenContinue reading “A Slow Fade”

Does Worship Bore You?

“All the nations You made will come and bow before You, Lord; they will praise Your holy name. For You are great and perform wonderful deeds. You alone are God.” (Psalm 86:9-10 NLT) Worship is the one thing that human beings can do that gives them opportunity to distinguish themselves from all the other creaturesContinue reading “Does Worship Bore You?”

Are You Angry?

“Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.” (James 1:20-21 NLT) May I confess that emotional intimacy is very difficult for me.Continue reading “Are You Angry?”

Checklist or Benchmark?

“Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.” (MatthewContinue reading “Checklist or Benchmark?”

Do You Love Evangelism?

“Jesus came and told His disciples, ‘I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. AndContinue reading “Do You Love Evangelism?”

An Undivided Heart

“Jesus knew their thoughts and replied, ‘Any kingdom divided by civil war is doomed. A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.’” (Matthew 12:25 NLT) What does it mean to love someone with an undivided heart? Be careful, it doesn’t mean to love them exclusively. Our hearts will always require us to loveContinue reading “An Undivided Heart”

Your Truth?

“Pilate said, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus responded, ‘You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is truth.’ ‘What is truth?’ Pilate asked.” (John 17:37-38a NLT) Truth is not relative to circumstance,Continue reading “Your Truth?”

Order or Chaos?

“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble…The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress.” (Psalm 46:1, 7 NLT) In this season of my life, I strongly believe our lives are allowed to be more chaotic than they should be, especiallyContinue reading “Order or Chaos?”