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Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD.  The fruit of the womb is a reward.  Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s… Continue Reading Part Two Children in the Bible

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.  I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know… Continue Reading Children in the Bible (Part 1)

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

As I reread the opening chapters of Leviticus, it strikes me how much God really delights in certain smells. Again and again, the text says that the offerings presented before Him… Continue Reading A Sweet Aroma

“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

Some time ago a friend asked me: “What about other people who worship other gods?” I responded: “I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to… Continue Reading Welcome

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

Let’s suppose that you witness a shooting,  and opt to keep your mouth shut. And then the police department asks  that if anyone has information on the incident,  please call… Continue Reading 1-800-WITNESS

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” —Philippians 4:5 This is such a simple verse. It is so short that it’s easy to gloss over without… Continue Reading Obvious Gentleness

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