Learning to Walk with God, Because He’s in Control
When I remember my grandson learning to walk, it makes me think about how silly we must look to God,…
Category: Discernment
The “I Am” Statements of Jesus
Here are some more wonderful “I Am” statements from Jesus in the book of John. John 6:35, says, “I am…
Wisdom Comes Through Relationship With God
We come to God with whatever our problem is, whatever the decision we need to make, with whatever abilities we…
Comparison and Our Value (A Study in Ecclesiastes)
Comparison sneaks into my life when I least expect it. I want to know, “Am I OK? Am I cool…
Temptation and Cold Coca-Cola (James 1:12-18)
How do we do it? How do we deal with temptation when it is so strong that it pulls us…
Walking in the Light
John begins with, “God is light.” “Light” captures the very nature of God, that he is full of glory, that…
Real Hope Comes From God
Hope from God is grounded in our salvation. Salvation is the work of the entire Trinity: God the Father, Jesus…
What is True Love?
Sometimes, I flippantly say “I love you” and not think about what that really means. Sometimes, I downplay love’s power…
Why Resurrection Matters
The fact is, the resurrection makes a difference every single day. It affects our here and now. It has significance…
What Does “Hesed” Love Mean to Us Today?
Most of all, hesed is a covenant love—a love that binds God to his people. It is almost exclusively used…
The Epic Story of the Bible: Part 9, History is God’s Story
The Bible is our story. The Bible gives us hope and confidence because it reminds us of how great God…
The Epic Story of the Bible, Part 8: King David
In David’s story we see that he was great when he was good and became cruel when he focused on…