Amazing love, how can it be That You, my King, should die for me? When you think about a king, you may envision someone surrounded by servants--someone who speaks the word, and people start rushing to quickly carry out his commands. In times past, one misplaced step...
The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; There is none who does good. ~Psalm 53:1 I'm guessing everyone reading this believes there is a God, yet many live as though they don't believe it, which makes...
Do you ever take time to think about how blessed you are? I can't help but see God's hand throughout my journey--the doors He's opened, opportunities He's granted, family and friends He's given--and I am more grateful than I can put into words. Often, we take our...
When considering if it is more important to pray or read the Bible, I would say they are equally important. Although most Christians seem to find one or the other difficult to do, both are vital to maintaining a close walk with God. We live in a fast-paced society...
This past weekend, I ran book tables at a conference. It had been over a year since I had done that, but since it was a large portion of my life for a number of years, I felt right at home. God has given me the ability to connect with people, and I love doing so. As I...
Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day. ~Psalm 119:97 I wonder how many Christians can honestly say they love God's law, let alone meditate on it. A love for God's law begins with a love for His Word, yet many struggle to read the Bible, as they...
No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. ~1 Corinthians 10:13 A man...
For there is hope for a tree, If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in the earth, And its stump may die in the ground, Yet at the scent of water it will bud And bring forth branches like a...
If you are not familiar with the Parable of the Talents, read Matthew 25:14-30 in your Bible and then come back to this. For those who know the story, let's continue. If you've heard a pastor preach on this passage, the emphasis has no doubt been on the unfaithful...