For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. Colossians 1:29 The ESV’s word “energy” sounds kind of new-agey to me. But knowing that… Continue Reading Running on Empty His Energy
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When Jesus gave His life on the cross, the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom. This was not just a physical event but a powerful symbol.… Continue Reading Tearing the Veils
My youngest son loves to ask questions—dozens of them every day. Math and Bible questions are definitely his favorites. As a parent, my greatest joy is seeing my children take… Continue Reading Seeking God with Childlike Curiosity
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Proverbs 14:4 – “Without oxen a stable stays clean, but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.” Growth is messy. Whether it’s personal growth, relational healing, or stepping… Continue Reading The Mess is Worth It
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I was at a low point. I wasn’t feeling particularly fruitful in my Christian Walk. I don’t think Jesus was speaking this over me, but discouragement had crept in, nonetheless.… Continue Reading A Cup of Cold Water
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“The Lord works out everything to it’s proper end” Proverbs 16:4 I was driving along in the country and saw all the “rows” of vegetation. Rows of lettuce. Rows of… Continue Reading Row Crops and Orchards
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“Then God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He also made the stars.” – Genesis 1:16 The… Continue Reading He Made the Stars
“Help us, O God of our salvation! Help us for the glory of your name. Save us and forgive our sins for the honor of your name.” Psalm 79:9 In… Continue Reading For the Glory of His Name
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“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but… Continue Reading LOOKING FORWARD
Proverbs 15:14 – “A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.” Every day, we have endless choices about what we consume—not just in food, but… Continue Reading Feeding Your Soul
“Study to show yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of Truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 When I was a kid,… Continue Reading Dot to Dot
“Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved.” —Psalm 80:19 (NLT) In Star Wars:… Continue Reading Our Only Hope
