Justin Linscheid

“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize… Continue Reading See How Much He Loves You

“Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”… Continue Reading The Light That Goes With You

“For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night.” —1 Thessalonians 5:5 (NLT) Paul reminds us that we are children… Continue Reading Awakened by the Light

Psalm 119:105 (NLT)“Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” God rarely gives us a spotlight that shows the whole journey. More often,… Continue Reading Trusting the Light You’ve Been Given

“Teach me your way, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalm 86:11 So often we are tempted… Continue Reading Lord, Teach Us Your Ways

It had been a long day—a long couple of weeks, really. I had spent several evenings out the week before for various reasons and ended up working unexpectedly over the… Continue Reading Bad Day, Good Attitude

As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving, it is good to pause and remember the true source of every blessing we enjoy. Of all the things we could give… Continue Reading Give Thanks to the Lord“Give thanks to the Lord, for His love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1

This may be a simple illustration, but perhaps it will speak to you.Imagine that before you are two buttons. The Red Button brings pain when you press it.The Blue Button brings pleasure and comfort.Naturally,… Continue Reading Trusting God When It Hurts

Philippians 3:3–4 (NLT) “For we who worship by the Spirit of God are the ones who are truly circumcised. We rely on what Christ Jesus has done for us. We… Continue Reading Confidence in Christ Alone

“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2… Continue Reading Christ Draws Near in Our Weakness

At a certain point in my life, I remember God impressing on me the simple but profound importance of love. I know we hear about it often in church, but… Continue Reading Love in the Church

2 Corinthians 2:14 (NLT): “But thank God! He has made us his captives and continues to lead us along in Christ’s triumphal procession. Now he uses us to spread the… Continue Reading The Fragrance of Christ