The Best Defense
When it comes to spiritual battles, the best defense is a good offense. Too often, we focus solely on resisting sin, standing guard against temptation, and avoiding pitfalls—and these are […]
When it comes to spiritual battles, the best defense is a good offense. Too often, we focus solely on resisting sin, standing guard against temptation, and avoiding pitfalls—and these are […]
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for He has risen, as
The Resurrection on Trial Read Post »
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide Read Post »
I mentioned yesterday that I enjoy the story the Lord of the Rings and I thought you could use some more encouragement from it. In The Lord of the Rings,
Bearing the Burden with Purpose Read Post »
Since first encountering The Lord of the Rings, I’ve been captivated by its intricate storylines. One that stands out is Gollum’s obsession with the One Ring. His unhealthy love for
Pursued by Perfect Love Read Post »
Certain little everyday words can be very important in the Scriptures.Words like but and therefore.Or, in today’s case, the word is if.“This includes you who were once far away from
If…a small but important word Read Post »
In the parable of the sower (Mt. 13:1-23), Jesus speaks of seeds falling on different types of soil, representing hearts ready—or not—for the Word of God. But what if we
The Divine Gardener’s Work Read Post »
[And you] he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his deathCol 1.22a But, because one good deed deserves another, I think of 2 Cor 5.18 (we celebrate
Yesterday morning, I attended our Tuesday morning Women’s Bible Study. I was surprised to walk in and find 20-25 women eagerly waiting for class to begin. It was a wonderful
Growing Together in Faith Read Post »
“Prayer is not merely a list we bring to God but a practice that forms us in His love.” We often think the greatest treasure is a “yes” to our
Prayer as Transformation Read Post »
Jesus wanted to make me holy, blameless, and above reproach.And He nailed it!I am holy, blameless, and above reproach.“And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind,doing evil deeds,He
A Raggamuffin Like Me Read Post »
“…to become conformed to the image of His Son…” Romans 8:29 (This is adapted from a dear friend, Bob Lehman.)What’s your first thought when things don’t go your way? Is
Ever Wonder What God Is Doing Read Post »