With all your imperfections and flaws, you bring a smile to the Lord of the universe. Zephaniah 3:17 gives us a snapshot of God’s nature and depth of his love for us. The Lord your God is with you, …
Welcome Him! Worship Him!
Christmas is more than a temporary season of celebration. It's the unfolding of the epic drama of God reaching to us, becoming a person like us. In doing so He remained fully God and fully human. It …
Silence the Whispers of Deceit
Beware of the whispers of deceit. These are subtle lies that worm into our heads bringing condemnation, guilt and insecurities. They cause us to question if there is anything good about us. I wish I …
God is Able
Have you ever tried to cross from one side of a river to the other without a bridge? It takes longer and can be dangerous. Sometimes it is impassable. How can our hearts reach to God when there is …
10 Faith Verses
In the New Testament, many faith verses emphasize the saving work of God through Jesus Christ. It is the attitude of complete trust in Christ of reliance on him for all that salvation means (The New …
Faith at the End of the Day: The Mulligan Day
Have you ever had a day when you wished you could do it over? In golf that's called a mulligan. I had a day like that recently where I moved from faith to weakness within a few hours. The day started …
Fearful or Courageous?
Have you ever felt fearful and powerless, needing courage? Perhaps you've been shaken by rejection and fear to try again. You keep trying, but your best isn't good enough. Maybe you lived out your …
Celebrating Resurrection Week, Part 2
Reflections on the Resurrection (continued from the previous post) Consider these additional blessings as a result of the Resurrection: 1. The Resurrection brings us triumph over death. We do not …
Celebrating Resurrection Week, Part 1
Reflecting on the Resurrection Part 1 Everyday life continues after the celebration of the Resurrection. What difference does the Resurrection make? Reflect on these thoughts: 1. This event is …
