Advent is rooted in the work of God in history, through real people, to do the miraculous in the most human of things, through the birth of a child. Restlessness is an often-bewildering part of our human existence. It can
There is a coming-of-age for fruit-bearing Jesus-followers. At some point in your growth in the faith, you will face a drought or a plague or a blight of some kind. That’s when you will discover what your fruit is made
Jesus sees you, my friend, and he has a new version of you waiting to happen. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness
You need not be afraid, YOU need not worry, and you need not fret. Because Jesus understands and He even knows the numbers of hairs on your head. Jesus understands that you may be tired, disgusted, unsure and fed up
What a difference a day makes! Sunday you’re in church where people love you, where you’re at peace with God and filled with love, basking in His presence. Then Monday comes. Home is hectic and disorganized. Every single driver on the road has
Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of old problems that never seem to go away? Maybe you’ve tried different solutions, but nothing seems to work. The good news is that there is a way out! By
Living life can be hard as you try and follow Jesus! Knowing what to do in tough times can be harder. Even though living life can be hard, we encourage you to put your faith in Jesus when time are
The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, He said to them, “Come with
Jesus is still a miracle worker One of the healings Jesus performed was healing someone who was sick. He restored health to a person by healing their body and giving them much needed peace, happiness, and hope. But Jesus can
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (ESV) You would think a 300-pound boulder would provide the stability you need when you find yourself slipping. Unfortunately, a fellow hiker at
In the healing of a man with leprosy, we see the touch of Jesus and new life promised to us through the Spirit’s resurrection power. The apostle Paul prayed the following prayer for new believers in Asia Minor: Let them
Do YOU realize the grace of getting to tune Your life to Jesus? In the movie, Amadeus, Mozart is anxious to hear how Emperor Joseph II liked his music. The Emperor’s stunning response has been proven wrong over the centuries.
Life has a way of throwing curveballs that leave us feeling stuck, frustrated, and wondering if there’s something better waiting around the corner. Maybe you’re staring Read More »
Are you in a season where your life isn’t unfolding the way you thought it would? Perhaps you’re facing unexpected challenges, closed doors, or a future Read More »
“How many of your New Year’s resolutions have you broken in the past?” I asked church-goers that question this past Sunday morning. Church began only ten Read More »
Registered forgiveness! No humiliation! No shame! A couple who resorted to do-it-yourself marriage counseling resolved to list each other’s faults and then read them aloud. The Read More »
Because Jesus had to do it tired, YOU too will have to do it tired, if YOU want to make it through!