And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he [Jesus] made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. Colossians 2:15 (NIV) I imagine many of you shared my surprise over the news of Robin Williams’ death. How sad that one who brought smiles to so many people apparently lived with such sadness […]
So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6 NIV I have to be honest with you. I’m feeling a little lost. You may already know from some of my recent posts that I’ve been away on vacation. I spent two glorious weeks at […]
“By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night.” Exodus 13:21 Did you ever notice how God becomes just what we need from Him […]
Jesus answered him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterward you will understand.” John 13:7 ESV I need to be honest with you. The last few weeks have been hard. People I love are hurting. Amid the usual struggles of life’s joys and hardships, loss and heartache have descended in a […]
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 On Friday we celebrate freedom from oppression, liberty purchased for us by the blood of those who came before. I am so thankful for their sacrifice, and […]
“And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16:18 ESV I’d love to see Christ’s church prevail against the gates of hell. Wouldn’t you? In days when we see evil advancing—where atrocities set before us in […]
Now before the Feast of the Passover, when Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart out of this world to the Father, having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. John 13:1 ESV My heart stirred when I read that verse the other day over my […]
I am a friend of God. You’ve probably heard songs making that bold claim. You may have even sung them in worship on Sunday morning. It’s a wonderful concept, and I love the reminder that God is approachable and seeking relationship. But I wonder if God’s definition of friendship matches ours. Are you really living […]
In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly . . . and the Lord remembered her. 1 Samuel 1:10, 19 It’s 6:30am on Wednesday morning. Blog day. I should have something ready to post, but I don’t. I started writing a teaching for you last week—a message on friendship with Jesus—but I […]
Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” Genesis 15:4 NIV I imagine you’ve probably experienced the dull ache of a longing unfulfilled. Life disappoints all of us at some point or another. […]
