(Originally posted at crosswalk.com) Selah. This beautiful, thoughtful, yet mysterious word appears in the Bible primarily in the book of Psalms. But what does it mean, and why is… Read more “What Does Selah Mean and Why Should it Matter Today?”
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Four Ways to Focus On That Which We Can Control
Today is one of those days when the world feels out of control. Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his chances of getting on the Supreme Court are all… Read more “Four Ways to Focus On That Which We Can Control”
“I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – What Jesus Really Meant
Originally published at crosswalk.com Many of us are familiar with John 14, where Jesus tells His disciples that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. … Read more ““I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – What Jesus Really Meant”
The Lost Art of Repentance: The Biblical Path to Being Refreshed and Restored
What ever happened to repentance? “If thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought”. – George Orwell There is no denying that the way we communicate affects… Read more “The Lost Art of Repentance: The Biblical Path to Being Refreshed and Restored”
The National Day of Prayer: Have We Again Forgotten God?
Today, many across our nation will observe the National Day of Prayer. As we pray for our nation, I am drawn to consider the origin of this… Read more “The National Day of Prayer: Have We Again Forgotten God?”
But If Not: Walking in Faith Regardless of the Outcome.
Throughout Scripture we see stories of God’s redemption in impossible circumstances. We see it as Daniel walks out of the lions den unharmed, as Shadrach, Meshach, and… Read more “But If Not: Walking in Faith Regardless of the Outcome.”
Help Us Bring Hope to Honduras!
My son Isaiah has an unusual nickname – ‘SlowDown’. We call him that because of how we often have to remind him to slow down and take… Read more “Help Us Bring Hope to Honduras!”
The Best Model for Unity and Diversity Is Christianity
(originally posted at crosswalk.com) E Pluribus Unum. In Latin, it means, “from many, one,” and you have likely seen it on the back of a dollar bill.… Read more “The Best Model for Unity and Diversity Is Christianity”
Why Is Life Getting Worse When I’m Doing it Better? (See: Moses)
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, life just keeps getting worse? Even when you are doing everything the right way, things seem to… Read more “Why Is Life Getting Worse When I’m Doing it Better? (See: Moses)”
A Miracle of Snow: How God is at Work When We Don’t See It
“As we find ourselves in difficult or even impossible situations, let us recall the fact that the God who loves us and cares for us will give… Read more “A Miracle of Snow: How God is at Work When We Don’t See It”
Our Manipulated Society and the Two Minutes Hate
“For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” – II Timothy 1:7 If you… Read more “Our Manipulated Society and the Two Minutes Hate”
Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 2, Church of the Nativity)
The most fascinating place in Bethlehem has to be the church of the Nativity. The church is built atop the cave which is believed to be… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 2, Church of the Nativity)”
Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 1)
Every December our thoughts turn to Bethlehem. But what was Bethlehem really like? What is it like today? Sometimes I imagine there is a light dusting of… Read more “Reflections on Bethlehem (Part 1)”
Why Drop the Blanket Matters…
A couple years have passed since I wrote about the moment Linus drops his blanket, and since then we have all lived through moments of fear and… Read more “Why Drop the Blanket Matters…”
Turn Your Ministry Upside Down: The Poignant Lesson of John 6
John chapter 6 is among the most amazing chapters of the Bible. Church leaders these days invest a lot of time and effort researching methods to attract… Read more “Turn Your Ministry Upside Down: The Poignant Lesson of John 6”
Top Ten Martin Luther Quotes
As we celebrate #Reformation Day, I can’t help but to be thankful for those such as Luther who lived with a willingness to walk out into the… Read more “Top Ten Martin Luther Quotes”
Choosing to Believe When There Is Every Reason Not To
How can we keep our faith when every indication is that our faith is misplaced? How can we trust God to deliver us when others have fallen?… Read more “Choosing to Believe When There Is Every Reason Not To”
The Faintest Rainbows
On the way home from the airport this morning I spotted the faintest rainbow. It was tough to see, but very clearly there.
Every Believer Faces a Red Sea Moment
In Exodus Chapter 14, we find the nation of Israel trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army. From their perspective, all hope is lost. From God’s… Read more “Every Believer Faces a Red Sea Moment”
God of My Tears
You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? – Psalm 56:8 In Southeast Texas, the last… Read more “God of My Tears”
