How to really live instead of just existing has plagued me for years. I know the truth that all believers are a new creation in Christ. But very few believers live with the joy of the Lord. Why is that? I think
People of God, as we say all the time, we are truly living in perilous times, but even in that we must be reminded that we have an anchor in Christ Jesus and must be sure and very sure that
Life has a peculiar way of surprising us with unexpected challenges, often leaving us feeling bitter and disheartened. We all know the phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” but how exactly do we find the strength and inspiration
I painted the hydrangeas with care next to my favorite verse in Scripture. Wide margins in my journaling Bible gave me room to draw my favorite flower next to Psalm 107:9. This verse has always been a prayer of mine
I want to grow spiritually — to be more like Jesus — but can I really do that? Jesus is like a seed planted into the soil of our lives (Colossians 1:25-27). We must yearn for Jesus to become firmly
Do you ever feel as though God is asleep, as though He is not paying attention? It can be disheartening when someone falls asleep when you need them. Some people can sleep through anything. People fall asleep, but God never
Have you ever been so thirsty that you could hardly bear it? The kind of thirst where your throat feels dried up, you can hardly swallow, and your tongue sticks to the roof of your mouth that you’re just so
You know the paralyzing fear that surfaces when the information is too much to learn, the change is too great to make, the grief is too deep to survive, or the crowd is too numerous to feed. “Here is a
Dear friend, we know life can be difficult. We know the toll it takes when you’ve prayed, believed, and stepped out in faith, yet the circumstances around you remain unchanged. You have faithfully given your time, your money, your service,
Dear Roger, What’s the best advice you ever gave to your congregation to help them through the New Year? Sincerely, Phil Dear Phil, I don’t suppose that I can pick the best advice I gave over four decades of New
As we approach and celebrate the most significant event of all history, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is important to know that Jesus knew His destiny. He knew He would die on a cross like a
“Why am I doing this?” I asked myself. I was wet. I was cold. And there were nine miles to go. The weather forecast rain the rest of the day with no let-up. As Bob and I put on our hiking
Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with Jesus that will captivate your senses and transport you to another dimension? If you are, We Read More »
If you’re feeling discouraged, tired, broke, sick, or uncertain right now, you’re not alone. Life can be incredibly hard, and sometimes it feels like nothing is Read More »
Let’s consider some things personally. If you are a follower of Christ, think about the next few statements in terms of your life. If you are Read More »
“The Father loves his Son and has put everything into his hands.” John 3:35 As the Father entrusted Jesus with everything, we are called to Read More »
Jesus had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. And he began to teach them many things. (Mark 6:34) We live in Read More »
If you keep trying, Jesus will keep trying to help you!