“Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to... Continue Reading

in Romans 8:29-30, the passage we call the “Golden Chain of Salvation”, there is something more given to us.  Paul writes “For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son…”[ii]  Following on this, Paul continues with a description of what happens when God predestines.  The one that is predestined... Continue Reading

The Church is not the building. But, Hebrews 10:24-25 and the very basic sense of κοινωνια – fellowship or communion – has an idea of physical gathering and sharing aspect to it.  Giving a grieving friend a hug, your friend at church with that deep belly laugh that vibrates the floor, laying your hand on... Continue Reading

In the first few years of my dad being back in my life, I struggled with my dad’s dementia and often read about his condition in various medical journals. It became too much for me to read much more about it, and I often cried thinking about what dementia will do to my dad. I... Continue Reading

Monumental realities from God’s Word provide us and our children with unshakable hope at a time when the whole world seems to be shaking. When it may seem to our children that this virus is out of control, let’s make sure they understand that ‘the Lord has established his throne in the heavens and his... Continue Reading

We look and see this good God has wrought, and in an effort to give testimony about what He has done, we say something like, “At the time I didn’t understand why we all went through this, but now I see clearly what God was doing.” It’s a noble attempt, and it certainly has the... Continue Reading

Friends, are you tired? Possibly. Is this wearisome? Maybe for all of us. But will you be better off if you do good? Absolutely. Will God bless your faithfulness if you will just do good? Yes, He promises. Is God trustworthy? Of course. Therefore, when you are tired, continue to do good!    Are you feeling it yet? There’s a... Continue Reading

“Sometimes people ask me whether I wish I could skip that whole part of my life, if I could live my life over,” she said. “I tell them that I do not. That part of my life was very, very difficult; I cannot think about it today without crying, even though I never cried much... Continue Reading

Growing up in a Christian home, I’ve always known that God loves me regardless of my own response to him. However, loving Georgia, despite the fact that she doesn’t outwardly display any love back (and may never) – that has given me a deeper understanding of how deep God’s love really is. This concept led me... Continue Reading

Today is the day you can get clarity on the story of the Bible, a unified story that includes you. It’s the story of God, the world, and God’s answer to the human predicament. If you understand this story, you will understand who you are and how to live. It will give your life hope... Continue Reading