Jesus chose to leave the glory of heaven, walk the earth as a human, and ultimately suffer a gruesome death on a cross. His choice was not made out of obligation but out of an unyielding love for each one of us. He knew our eternal destiny depended on the completion of His mission, and… Read More »

There are moments in life so saturated with grace and wonder that words fail to capture their true essence. Today, I was blessed with such a marvelously mystical morning of thanksgiving and prayer. There was no grand display of heaven, no appearance of angels, nor was I transported to the third heaven. The glory of… Read More »

Today, I realize that my mind and heart can function on separate planes. While my mind engages with the demands of daily life, my heart can dwell in a state of thanksgiving without my conscious awareness. Just as a fragrance burner releases a pleasant aroma without constant attention, my heart in praise mode can emit… Read More »

“They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity” (2 Corinthians 8:2) Like these believers, the Lord wants us to serve others from a place of abundance, not poverty. He wants us to serve from an overflow of… Read More »

With the eternal fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Jesus stood before a man who, in the eyes of Jesus’ followers, seemed to hold the power to snuff out their only hope for redemption. That man, Pontius Pilate, voiced with authority, “Do You not know that I have the power to release You and… Read More »

As I spent time in prayer today, I felt blessed with a fresh wave of energy. Two things especially invigorated my spirit: thanking God for what He is already doing and asking Him to give those I prayed for a fresh touch of inspiration. I imagined the various reactions of those I prayed for as… Read More »

Dear Friends (And I AM writing to my friends), I didn’t sleep very well last night because of my concerns about how my Monday Morning Boost, which I posted yesterday, might be interpreted. So, I wanted to take a moment to provide some clarity regarding my thoughts about the relationship between trust and money. Let… Read More »

Imagine standing at a crossroads with either a suitcase or a Ziploc bag of money. To your left, you see an imposing idol—glittering with gold and silver, symbolizing the love of money, false security, and fleeting happiness. To your right is the radiant throne of God. Its light is warm and inviting, enveloping you in… Read More »

You’ve moved to a new city for a fresh start after overcoming a challenging period in your life. You’ve built new friendships, established a fulfilling routine, and feel more at peace. Yet, occasionally, you receive forwarded mail that brings with it unresolved issues from your former residence. Receiving this mail doesn’t mean you haven’t moved… Read More »

Not long ago, my grandson would ask me several times a day if I would play table tennis with him. We invented all kinds of rules, talked trash, laughed at each other’s antics, and even had serious talks as the ball pinged and ponged over the net. But this past weekend, he didn’t ask me… Read More »