“You know me inside and out, you know every bone in my body; You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit, how I was sculpted from nothing into something” (Psalm 139:15 MSG)   As  I invest my heart in the wonderful pursuit of knowing Him, I’m receiving a marvelous dividend, which is discovering… Read More »

God is at work in you. You are His workmanship created in Christ.  Have you considered thanking Him for the wonderful work it is? Or is your focus exclusively on asking Him to help you to be “better.” Have you thanked Him lately for all the reminders and refreshments that build and nurture your faith… Read More »

There isn’t a moment of our lives when the Lord is not affectionately and faithfully caring for us. Quite often our greatest benefit rests not in getting “more,” but in greater awareness of the blessings that presently surround us. Blessings such as spiritual perspectives that bring us joy and hope. Physical pleasures and creature comforts.… Read More »

It was a simple time for me with the Lord this morning, and afterwards I noted it with this brief prayer of thanksgiving, “Thank You, Lord, for my humble fellowship walk with You today. There were not a lot of ‘fireworks,’ but the blessing is we spent the time together.”   It is not the… Read More »

The “Oscars” have been awarded and a new movie season is upon us. But each of us, as believers in Jesus Christ, are part “The Glory of God” production, of which The Lord is Creator, Director and the Star. He has created specific roles for you and me. Each different but none more important than… Read More »

The “Oscars” have been awarded and a new movie season is upon us. But each of us, as believers in Jesus Christ, are part “The Glory of God” production, of which The Lord is Creator, Director and the Star. He has created specific roles for you and me. Each different but none more important than… Read More »

Did someone thank you this week for a kind word, a helpful deed or some other expression of love? Never dismiss or discount the appreciation expressed to you by others for the blessing(s) you have brought to their lives. Instead, graciously receive their thanks on behalf of the One who privileged you to be an… Read More »

I asked my wife if she had to boil it down to a simple one sentence reason, why is it that people who skyrocket to fame and fortune so often wind up disillusioned and become self-destructive. She said, “I think it comes down to loneliness.” She meant specifically, they wrestle with “who really knows me… Read More »

“I will give you rest…” (Matthew 11:28). As you contemplate the week ahead, relax. Remember the Lord is so much greater than our words or effects. His plans for the person or the situation are always more expansive than ours. Therefore “the future” does not depend on you!  Don’t embrace that oppressive and unhealthy pressure.… Read More »

The American work (a-holic) ethic is not necessarily how the Lord works. For Him, “busy” is not necessarily better. Working by faith and waiting in faith are equally virtuous. As an example, even though Lazarus was deathly ill, Jesus didn’t rush to Lazarus’ side because Jesus knew waiting was going to result in a more… Read More »