A main part of having a good relationship with our God is being able to understand what is important to Him. He tells us plainly what one of the important issues is in many verses … Read More
He Remembers
“And he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ And He said to hime, ‘Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.’”(Luke 23:42-43) In Wild at Heart, … Read More
Limited Trials for God’s Reborn Children
In an often quoted and beloved Scripture, God makes a priceless promise to a very identifiable group of people. What is promised both removes all serious fear from our lives and provides a wonderful reassurance … Read More
Chariots and Horses
Ancient Israel did not care much for chariots. Egypt had chariots. When the Israelites escaped from slavery, they rejoiced in the destruction of the Egyptian chariots and horses (Exodus 5:4). The Canaanites had chariots. When … Read More
Enough Belief to Empower Our Choices
Several years ago, a brother called to ask if he could meet with me to talk. We met in my office after church that Sunday morning. I knew he had been absent from the worship … Read More
Singing Heart-Felt Praise is a Command
Throughout history there has been (in my view) a variant segment of people who hold a place in the Lord’s church. We love them, but these dear but misinformed folk have mostly viewed being a … Read More
He Didn’t Have To Be
Brad Paisley wrote a beautiful song from the perspective of a son of a single mother. When the mother began to be courted by a new man, the boy was included from the start. When … Read More
A Weed That Bears Witness
Quick – think of a symbolic plant mentioned in the Bible… Old or New Testament… (theme music playing to give you time to think)… got one? What came to mind? Most people will think of … Read More
An Exchange of Cups
The Old Testament uses the metaphor of drinking in discussing God’s plan for human lives. The cup we are given to drink can be a blessing of prosperity or an affliction of judgement. David thanks … Read More
Praying Hard or Hardly Praying?
In three different places in his letters, Paul makes prayer sound like hard work. In Romans, Paul asks the Christians to “strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf.” (Romans 15:30) … Read More