Finding Joy

Finding Joy

“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!” (Psalm 95:1) “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s...
Forgotten Gifts

Forgotten Gifts

“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid hands on you.” (1 Timothy 4:14) It is so easy to let distractions and discouragement lead us away from pursuing what God has given us. In this passage, Paul is urging Timothy...
The Way God Describes Himself

The Way God Describes Himself

“The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin.” (Exodus 34:4-5) I recently found out that one of my very best friends is...
We are, we are.

We are, we are.

The book of Ephesians is fairly small but packs a barrage of uplifting, encouraging challenges for the Believer. Reading a few verses of Ephesians in the morning is like drinking a spiritual RedBull. Paul starts in the first chapter by talking about how we Gentiles...
Trust

Trust

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Several years ago around Christmas time several of my good high school buddies and I got back...
The Driver Seat

The Driver Seat

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus...