Earthly Wisdom vs. Heavenly Wisdom
When I moved to California from Puerto Rico, I was 16 years old, and I came with a vocabulary of…
Category: Faith
What the Bible Says About Peace
The world is desperate for peace. Peace is something we’ve been seeking forever, really, and we have tried all kinds…
What Does the Cross Mean for You?
I want to bring your attention to just a few verses about the cross today. Something to get you thinking,…
I Urge You to Transform, not Conform (Romans 12)
As free and grateful people, we can say, “God, thank you for all you’ve given me. Now I offer myself…
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…
Confession and Our Unpaid Tickets
Clearly, a person sitting in a car stuffed with tickets could say to the officer, “Thanks a lot, but I’m…
Why Resurrection Matters
The fact is, the resurrection makes a difference every single day. It affects our here and now. It has significance…
When Home Becomes Less About a Place and More About God’s Presence
In our move across the country I came face to face with the truth that I hold on to things…
Pray First, Plan Second
It was Jesus’ habit to pray first and plan second. That approach led him to preach, to lead, and to…
Does Fruitfulness = Exhaustion?
So what does the call for fruitfulness mean for my tired heart? Does God call me to exhaustion and disarray…
Two Troubling Phrases that Keep Us from Abundant Life
As another coaching client left my office, I wrote a summary in her folder, then sat for a while in…
How Do We Seek First the Kingdom of God?
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33…