Have you ever had the feeling that you were missing out on something in the Christian life? You listen to other believers who talk about God with such intimacy, and who describe emotional experiences that you’ve never experienced yourself. You see others accomplishing great things for the kingdom as God works powerfully through them, …
Tag: Hope
Read-Through-The-Bible [12.21.19]
Today’s read was 1 Peter. We love Peter because he is the epitome of the “come back story.” Fearing for his own life when Jesus was seized by the soldiers and taken to trial, he denied His Savior three times, just as Jesus had prophesied. Fifty days later we find him publicly preaching about Jesus …
Read-Through-The-Bible [09.30.19]
Today’s psalms include 107, 116, 118, & 125. I want to focus on Psalm 107 and urge you to read it in its entirety. It is a beautiful and encouraging read. My NASB aptly entitles this psalm, “The Lord Delivers Men from Manifold Troubles.” The last verse gives us pause and tells us we …
Joseph’s Christmas Morning
A tiny baby made His arrival today Wrapped in white cloths and laid in the hay. His mother, exhausted, sleeps by His side And dad stands guard over baby and bride. He wonders what changes this little life brings He’s a little confused, but still, his heart sings. He stands at the door of the …
No Expiration Dates
If you’re like me, the occasion often arises when you need to examine the expiration dates on all those things that have ended up in your refrigerator and pantry. You know what I’m talking about, those items that you bought for the new recipe (that didn’t turn out as hoped) or for the visiting relative …
The Way Of The Word 