“I Believe, Therefore I Speak” (2 Corinthians 4:13 ESV) Here’s a thought: If we are ever going to survive the trials of this life and escape with more than just our sanity, then we have got to start thinking differently… about a lot of things. Especially about...
“These words I speak to you are not incidental additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundational words, words to build a life on.” Matthew 7:24-27, The Message I have a friend who collects cookbooks. Hundreds of them. She reads them....
Every part of Scripture is God-breathed and useful one way or another - showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God’s way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. 2...
“Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about.” Philippians 4:8, TLB I did not grow...
“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” I Samuel 3:9 How is God speaking to you? A better question might be, “How are you listening to God?” I believe God is always speaking to us, but do we hear Him? Are we listening for Him? I’m not talking about...
The longer I teach God’s Word, the more often I am asked, "Yes- I know what the Bible says, but how does the Bible work? I need someone to help me know how to use it in my daily life." That question has motivated me to...
Happy New Year!! I'm not one for throwing out a lot of new year's resolutions. But if we're going to make resolutions at all, then let's make some that really matter. God's Word records only 4 and I thought they were worth passing along- 2013 Resolution #1...
I hope this holy week is off to a good and reflective start for you. My mind has been racing...