It captures my heart to realize that the apostle Paul and the fisherman John were the only two New Testament men who took short-term trips to heaven. Both of them… Continue Reading Jesus, The Image of the Invisible God
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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?
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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
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Recently, my family watched Home Alone, and as always, I was struck by the determination of Kevin’s mom, Kate. In the first movie, she desperately scrambled to get back to… Continue Reading Relentless Love
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
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I heard recently that some experts say we are not responsible for our thoughts because we can’t control what comes into our heads. While I agree that that is true… Continue Reading Taking Control of Your Thoughts
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Galatians 6:9 reminds us, “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” I’ve discovered… Continue Reading “Again, Again, Again!”
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Not long ago, my family went hiking through a majestic redwood forest. My 2-year-old daughter, full of energy and wonder, insisted on running down the trail. But she didn’t do… Continue Reading Held by the Hand
Someone recently reminded me that “Hallowed be Thy name” comes before “Give us this day our daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer. It’s a subtle yet profound reminder that Jesus… Continue Reading His name is holy- Hallowed be Thy Name
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Have you ever lost your phone, only to discover it wasn’t a kind stranger who found it? Sometimes, you have to buy it back from someone who really shouldn’t have… Continue Reading Bought Back
“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
It’s not uncommon for people to associate a new year with new possibilities, new goals, new self-improvement strategies, new relationships, and overall, a new you. The possibility of change seems… Continue Reading New Year, New You
