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

I realize that it’s been awhile since I had hours at a time to play board games, ride bikes, have long and lazy conversations with my kids. I am beginning to understand how very much I have missed in all the busy-ness and how much we needed a slow-down, even if the circumstances are extreme.... Continue Reading

As we’re putting more things online we’re learning what has always been obvious: on a 2D screen the people who connect most effectively are the extrovert, young and beautiful. It might make sense for TV producers to favour these kind of people to present shows but it is a slippery slope when it comes to... Continue Reading

The question we should ask, then, is not when will we get back to normal but should we want to go back to normal? And the follow-up question: What should the new normal be? What if this crisis is a divine disruption that allows us to rethink ourselves, to rethink our lives, to reconsider our habits? ... Continue Reading

The outside world cannot see it, but this internal war is raging. However, there is something deeper still going on. Something even the man himself cannot see. As he reads, the eyes of the Lord look to and fro throughout the earth to be strong on behalf of those who put their trust in him,... Continue Reading

Romans 4:20 notes that, “with respect to the promise of God, Abraham did not waver in unbelief, but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God.” At the end of his life, Paul recounts how the Lord stood with him, strengthened him, and rescued him from every evil deed, and concludes that the Lord will... Continue Reading

God says through the prophet Jeremiah, “Is not My word like a fire? And like a hammer that breaks the heart to pieces?” God’s word is the seed by which he brings His people to saving faith. God’s word is the lamp to our feet and the light to our path. During all my years... Continue Reading

There will always be people to help, people in need of encouragement and hope, and people who have forgotten or don’t know God’s abundant love and grace. But may we always remember our first love. May we take time to marvel and grow in our love and appreciation for the shed blood of Jesus Christ.... Continue Reading

I love this precious promise tucked into this strategic chapter: “This I know, that God is for me” (v. 9). Did you hear that? Let that sink in a minute. Now, with that truth in mind, check out Romans 8:31: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?” It’s almost... Continue Reading

My friends, we are being disciplined right now. It is light, momentary, and for those who love God and are called according to His purposes, it is meant for their good. Will we learn from it? Will we be thankful for it? Will we choose to make the best use of our time, knowing the... Continue Reading