I’m glad for the minor inconveniences that expose my sin and begin to take off the rough edges of my character. May He continue to do this, and may we all turn our eyes to Him in major and minor troubles.   I wish I could say I was more like Christ. I wish I... Continue Reading

The epistle to the Hebrews cites a passage from Psalm 22 that we wouldn’t expect. This isn’t the cry of dereliction on the cross, nor is it the declaration of resurrection, nor is it the future look towards nations and generations being saved. But it’s a line that you may have missed. “I will tell... Continue Reading

Confused. Empty. Lifeless. Dark. Chaotic. You are not yet a Christian, and you don’t know why you are on this planet and what is the meaning and purpose of your life. There is spiritual blackness and obscurity, and everything is immersed in chaos. Or you are a Christian, and the chaotic trials of life are... Continue Reading

As far as God was concerned, we see in the writings that the churches had an importance far above what was in the Roman world around it and that God concentrated his interest on it and chose to reach out through it.   Christians, God is infinitely more concerned about the heart, faith, behavior and... Continue Reading

When Luke died at age 84 (if tradition is right), he left a legacy of devotion to the kingdom. He never saw Jesus in the flesh, but when he closed his eyes, he beheld Christ’s glory in a way we cannot yet imagine. His life was spent for Christ’s glory. And a life spent for... Continue Reading

Talk to the Lord about whatever you’re doing, whatever you’re struggling with, whatever you need. Prayers like this: “Lord, I’m about to change my baby’s diaper. I want to do this activity with you.” “Father, I don’t know if I have stamina to continue. Still, I trust that you’re with me.” “God, I need you... Continue Reading

We become so accustomed to sins, especially in our secular hedonistic culture, that we regard them as normal behavior. Enter a period of serious prayer, asking the Father to reveal the sins that lie hidden in your heart, mind, and daily activity.   Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you... Continue Reading

The Lord’s zeal is his intense and passionate love to save you. The promise of a son isn’t only for Abraham, David, and Israel; it’s a promise also for you. His zeal is what drove the Lord to provide his Son on the mountain called Calvary to those sitting in darkness (Gen. 22:8–18; Matt. 27:33–44;... Continue Reading

God doesn’t run His kingdom on tidy plans and five-year goals. He parts seas and raises the dead. He told His people to march around a city for seven days and blow trumpets. He fed thousands with a little boy’s lunch. He told a general with leprosy to bathe seven times in a muddy river.... Continue Reading

The Nimrods of today want to restrict your freedom, take away your rights, tax you for the air you breathe through carbon credit schemes, take away your car, so that you own nothing and eat bugs to survive and make you afraid of the future. I think it is the last attack that is most... Continue Reading