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…
Category: Faith
Remember Christmas When God Seems Silent
This is just a sampling of the many people in the Bible who have these seasons in their lives when…
Words Matter to God
God is speaking words to us, words that matter. All throughout the Bible, the words of God matter. I’ve been…
Don’t Miss Christmas; There’s More to the Story
I know so many people who don’t think that the Christmas story is relevant anymore, and this crowd probably also…
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,…
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…
Jesus is Willing to Answer Prayer
Jesus is willing. He is willing to heal, to renew, to redeem and to make whole. He doesn’t always answer…
Searching for Happiness, or Joy That Comes From God
Happiness is not a bad thing, but it can be misleading. We can see how seeking happiness, rather than joy,…
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…
Walking in the Light
John begins with, “God is light.” “Light” captures the very nature of God, that he is full of glory, that…
Why Resurrection Matters
The fact is, the resurrection makes a difference every single day. It affects our here and now. It has significance…