Justin Linscheid

“The flesh whines against service but screams against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition. It will devise subtle, religiously acceptable means to call attention to the… Continue Reading Serving in Secret

Two months before his death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. preached a sermon on significance. He said:“If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you… Continue Reading The True Measure of Greatness

“Condescend to all the weaknesses and infirmities of your fellow-creatures, cover their frailties, love their excellencies, encourage their virtues, relieve their wants, rejoice in their prosperities, compassionate their distress, receive… Continue Reading The Heart of a Servant

“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 and Helps

“Anyone who thinks that his time is too valuable to spend keeping quiet will eventually have no time for God and his brother, but only for himself and his own… Continue Reading Losing God in the Noise of Life

Sometimes God uses the simplest things to teach us profound truths. This morning, while watching a show with my daughter about a snowman coming to life, I had a moment… Continue Reading Shaped by the Potter

The crowd had gathered, their voices rising with intensity and desperation. “Release Barabbas!” they shouted, choosing a man imprisoned for insurrection. The people wanted Rome to fall; they longed for… Continue Reading What We Want vs. What We Need

There’s an old saying, “They’re so heavenly minded, they’re no earthly good.” It’s often said about people whose gaze seems fixed on eternity to the point that they seem to… Continue Reading Fix Your Eyes Above to Transform the World Below

The day after Christmas can feel a little quiet, even lonely, or sad. The gifts have been unwrapped, the carols sung, the meals shared, and it’s almost time for the… Continue Reading I Am With You Always

As children, the idea of Santa Claus sneaking into our homes on Christmas Eve is the pinnacle of excitement. We hang our stockings, leave out cookies and milk, and lie… Continue Reading Eyes of a Child, Heart of a Believer

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and… Continue Reading The Humble Welcome of Jesus

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”—Psalm 34:18God is high above us, powerful and holy beyond our imagination. Yet, He chose to… Continue Reading God with Us, God for Us