Justin Linscheid

I’ve heard this analogy given several times, but it bears repeating. There’s an encouragement often shared: buy flowers and put them on your table. They are beautiful, enjoyable, and fragrant.… Continue Reading The Vine

“Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.”– From the hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee What a beautiful image this line paints. Sometimes, our hearts can… Continue Reading “Hearts Unfold Like Flowers”

“Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it… because your sorrow led you to repentance.” —2 Corinthians 7:8-9“Faithful are the wounds of a friend,… Continue Reading Wounds That Heal

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet… Continue Reading Presidents’ Day Prayer

“For he has not ignored or belittled the suffering of the needy. He has not turned his back on them but has listened to their cries for help.” Psalm 22:24… Continue Reading The God Who Hears us and Helps us

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.”—Matthew 7:1Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged,” are among His most quoted yet often… Continue Reading Judgement That Heals, Not Hurts

There are moments in life when we feel utterly alone. Trials can make it seem like no one understands what we’re going through, and doubts creep in about our calling,… Continue Reading You Are Not Alone

“You have endowed him with eternal blessings and given him the joy of your presence. For the king trusts in the Lord. The unfailing love of the Most High will… Continue Reading The Joy of His Presence

“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish yourself to be.”—Thomas à KempisHow often do we… Continue Reading Walking in Grace

Not long ago, my wife and I were grabbing dinner at a BBQ place out of town. As I stepped into the men’s restroom, I noticed this NFL poster hanging… Continue Reading What Do We Worship?

I heard of some Christians who as part of their worship service, occasionally worshiped God through a unique dance, linking arms and taking three steps forward and one step back.… Continue Reading Three Steps Forward, One Step Back

From the earliest days of the Church, surrendering control and embracing self-denial have been central to growing in Christ. This mindset is radically different from the values of our culture,… Continue Reading Surrender and Maturity