This week, I’ve been thinking about the power of abiding. That word is not used often outside of the church, but it means to stay, remain, and dwell. Especially today, we must learn to remain in Jesus...  Read More

This week, I want to remind you that there is nothing truer than what God has spoken. You may know this in your head but there will be times you have to choose to believe it in the face of circumstanc...  Read More

Recently, I asked a group of children to describe a cat as if they were telling someone who had never seen one before. They brought up ears, tail, fur, size, and sound, but their description of a cat ...  Read More

How many of you would say your life is busy? Many of us have to-do lists, written or mental, that we never quite complete. This week, the Lord reminded me, and I want to remind you, that only one thin...  Read More

Love has been redefined time and time again, in various languages and cultures. Today, love would usually be described as a feeling, an emotion that grows and wanes. We “love” our families and our fav...  Read More

Is there something you’ve been asking God for this week?James 4:2-3 says,“You do not have, because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.”If...  Read More

How many of you have ever made bread? I’ve made a couple of attempts, but baking isn’t something I’m good at nor something I enjoy. However, even I know that a leavening agent is necessary when you ba...  Read More

Last Sunday was Pentecost, when the church celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit in the upper room. As God had previously filled the tabernacle in the Old Testament with glory (Exodus 40:34-38), s...  Read More

One of the commands we’re given most throughout the Bible is to “be not afraid.” Over and over, God exhorts us to be fearless! Proverbs 28:1 says,Proverbs 28:1 says,“The wicked flee when no one pursue...  Read More

Even if you don’t watch horseracing, you’ve likely heard of the Kentucky Derby. It’s the biggest event in the sport and this week marked its 150th run. As I watched the race last weekend, I was thinki...  Read More

The Bible is full of promises that have demonstrated the character of God to His people throughout history. Most of them are conditional, meaning there’s an “if” attached, but it’s as simple as agreei...  Read More

For the past few days, I’ve been thinking about the importance of our response to God. When God created mankind, He gave us free will, and it was that gift which gave Eve the power to disobey God and ...  Read More