My wife and I were talking this morning about Jesus’ cry from the cross: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34). In this dramatic moment, Jesus was enduring emotional abuse, physical torment, and spiritual agony. But it’s important to note that Jesus wasn’t crying out to ask His Father… Read More »

Today is not just another Monday, but a radiant new day of life in Christ. And oh, what marvelous possibilities! Beyond our hazy knowledge lies the wisdom He will reveal. Beyond our feeble power lies the strength He will provide. Beyond our flickering affections awaits His unfathomable love. Beyond our flaws and failings, His grace… Read More »

Why is it so hard sometimes to fully embrace the reality of our relationship with the Lord? My wife, LaVern, shared something powerful with me from one of her devotional readings. The Lord is engaged in a conversation with a man who is deeply hurting, and whose faith has taken a severe hit because of… Read More »

Today is a day I’ve designated as “Torch-bearer Appreciation Day.” It’s a day when I pause to give thanks for some of the special individuals whom the Lord has dispatched to guide me through dark and dismal places with their light. These torch-bearers, through their words, deeds, and prayers, have been used by the Lord… Read More »

Whatever did or didn’t happen yesterday, and no matter what happens today, one truth remains steadfast: God is unchanging, and your relationship with Him remains as secure as ever. In the face of gains or losses, He remains the most precious treasure this life has to offer. Regardless of who chooses to come or go,… Read More »

I encountered a young man at the mall who was giving a sales pitch to people who were passing by. It led me to consider this question: If you were to share your relationship with the Lord with others, much like promoting a product, which features and personal benefits would you emphasize? Which aspects of… Read More »

Today, I find myself enveloped in a sense of peaceful acceptance. The recent passings of iconic figures such as President Jimmy Carter, Nikki Giovanni, Roberta Flack, and my own mother-in-law, who passed away yesterday, have created a swirl of emotions within me. It is a mixture of gratitude for the life I have lived, a… Read More »

We’ve all experienced those frantic moments of searching for misplaced items—our keys, our phones, maybe even our glasses, which amusingly might be perched right on our noses! There’s a well-known adage that goes, “A place for everything and everything in its place.” It’s a gentle reminder to keep our lives organized and free from unnecessary… Read More »

Just as every element in an ecosystem interconnects, our lives are part of a divine ecosystem of God’s holistic care, woven together by His love and guidance. In a natural ecosystem, every component—plants, animals, water, and even microorganisms—plays a vital role in maintaining balance and harmony. Each element, no matter how small, contributes to the… Read More »

This morning, in addition to my usual spoken prayers, I spent five minutes in silent thanksgiving before the Lord, focusing specifically on His love for me. It was a time of offering up my silent appreciation without uttering a single word. This practice is rooted in the belief that the Lord knows our hearts and… Read More »