“When I understand that everything happening to me is to make me more Christlike, it resolves a great deal of anxiety.” A.W. Tozer If we believe that everything happening to us does contain the potential for making us more Christlike and can be used for God’s good purposes, then the question is, in all honesty,… Read More »
Reflection: Psalm 103:1-5
Psalm 103:1-5 “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all His benefits – who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies… Read More »
Eyes on Jesus, Not Looking to the Left or to the Right
Jesus stayed on the shore, sending the disciples out into the boat ahead of him. That evening, after praying alone up on the mountainside, and while the disciples were now a considerable distance away out on the lake, Jesus walked out on the water towards the boat. When the disciples saw him, they were terrified… Read More »
Reflection: Spiritual Worship
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able… Read More »
Reflection: Witness the Slider Turtle
When the Pharisees got together to test Jesus, they asked him, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…” (Matt 22:36-38). From Ps 51:10, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and… Read More »
Is Our Patriotism Misplaced?
These days we find ourselves living in circumstances where our nation and the world is splintered, broken, and divided – perhaps more than ever. These circumstances are not limited to those who are removed from God. Even in the Church, there is widespread divisiveness over the interpretation of scripture as it relates to just about… Read More »
How Are We Sharing the Gospel These Days?
Most of us are not wired as evangelists. We don’t see ourselves as preachers or teachers of the gospel. If we’re truthful, there may be a day or two or a week or two before the name Jesus comes out of our mouths and into the ears of someone who does not believe in Christ.… Read More »
Resurrection Day
“Easter” is the day when once a year, families gather for a Sunday meal, when children look forward to finding hidden, multi-colored eggs, and hopefully having the pleasure of biting into a chocolate bunny or a marshmallow “peep”. All great fun… but… “Resurrection Sunday” is a more accurate description of the importance of Easter. It… Read More »
A Sacred Community
I have always been amazed at the power that God has placed within the local church. On numerous occasions I have been blessed to be a part of churches that discerned and embraced the call of the Holy Spirit. These are congregations that came to know the impact they could have on individuals and families… Read More »
How Are You Loving Yourself These Days?
The Word of God is all about love. It is the story of God relentlessly pursuing His undeserving people, providing us with the only way to love Him – which is by accepting the gift of His Son, our Savior, Jesus. There is nothing more important to God that our desire to love Him and… Read More »
