Faith. For many years I have struggled with this word. Decades ago, I witnessed church leaders turn faith into a work — something that Christians are supposed to work to create and grow and obtain. Christians were condemned if they appeared not to have enough faith according to someone’s apparently random measure of judgment. These …
Finally understanding faith after years of questions Read More »
Another lesson in trust… “Is God going to answer my prayer and grant my request? The Bible says not to doubt, and others are saying that they’re believing that it’ll happen. But how do they know? And do they really know or do they mean that they’re just hoping God will move the way they …
Trust’s foundation makes all the difference when you walk through fire Read More »
I am going to repost this again, just because it seems like more people than ever are looking for hope this Christmas. Perhaps you, whoever you are, are wondering this: How can we reconcile celebration with everything that is happening? To me, the answer is simply because everything that’s wrong with the world illustrates how …
Celebrating in the darkness is only possible when you know the Hero Read More »
December 2016. The once-great city of Aleppo, jewel of the Ottoman Empire and home to 2 million not all that long ago (think Houston, TX for size), is in its death throws as massive evacuations continue. In South America, Venezuela is in total upheaval after the most-used currency bill has suddenly been declared no longer valid, …
Why we celebrate, even as the world falls apart around us Read More »
Today is Palm Sunday and one of my favorite days of the year. Why? Well… for me, it starts in these marvelous verses: He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones …
I’ve got something a bit different for Easter. Something a little “out there.” Something to give us a glimpse of how the universe is praising our God. Just a bit of how this universe is praising the One who is holding it together… the One whose resurrection and life and power we celebrate this weekend. …
Sometimes something happens in life, and I look back and find that I can only stand in awe at how God works things so perfectly. / Two weeks ago, I thought I knew what lied ahead for the next several years. I thought I knew why God had led us to buy a house in …
For all of you who love worship like I do…For anyone who is “going through it”…For anyone who loves my Jesus…For anyone who just wants to hear an awesome new song… Here is “Sovereign” sung by Chris Tomlin. Click to listen. /// “Sovereign”-Chris Tomlin /// Sovereign in the mountain air / Sovereign on the ocean floor / With me in …
The Lord is my shepherd,I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; / He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; / He guides me in the paths of righteousnessFor His name’s sake. / Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; / Your rod …
More fire. Of a totally different sort. In fact, it feels more like a sledgehammer. That’s what’s going on right now. I find myself clinging to God in ways I’ve never had to until now. But this… this is what is worth holding onto when your world threatens to turn upside down. “You stay the same …