“…you shine like stars in the universe” (Philippians 2:15).   You probably don’t think of yourself as being “Hollywood,” but you are a star in God’s eyes. Your screen is infinity and your name is written on the marquee over the entrance to Heaven itself.   Though that may be a colorful characterization of your… Read More »

A Praise Release… Once upon a time, many years ago, I was lost, trying to find my way. I was confused and searching for the truth. I was looking for the meaning of my life. I found You. Rather, You found me. And You were all three: “I am the way, the truth and the… Read More »

Welcome to the first Monday of a brand new year and to the first day of the rest of your life! May the Lord provide you with fresh inspiration, joy and hope as you embark on your 2021 adventures with Him.   Though the future is uncertain, move forward with confidence and without fear.   Rest in… Read More »

“You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head” (Psalm 21:3)   If only we could see how warmly the Lord welcomes us and how His “eyes light up” when we come to Him, just to enjoy being with Him, we would show up so much more often. … Read More »

The Lord is always giving to us, but sometimes He wraps up especially personalized gifts for us, attaches a little card that says “Just for you,” and presents it to us, just so we know it’s from Him.   “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly… Read More »

“I will give them a heart to know Me…” (Jeremiah 24:7).   The Lord does not want us to operate or interact with Him out of obligation, compulsion or fear of blessings being withheld, but out of a genuine desire and anticipation of rich fellowship with Him. He wants us to have a heart not… Read More »

Last night the news broadcast posted a picture from a viewer of a gorgeous sunset that was an astonishing display of God’s artistry. The sky was stretched out like a giant canvas, streaked with hues of pink and powdery cloud puffs suspended majestically above the Washington D.C. skyline. It reminds me of my childhood, when… Read More »

As human beings, our physical lives are generally bound by the same natural laws. Gravity tugs on all of us. Biology happens. And two plus two are always four. It is not the same for the life of Christ within us. The Lord does not care for each of us by following general rules but… Read More »

According to the Scriptures, Jesus came to bring “immortality to light through the gospel” (2 Timothy 2:10). Immortality is not attained by leaving behind a great work of art or literature or even by changing the world so profoundly that a monument is erected in our honor. No matter how lauded or celebrated they may… Read More »

Christmas is fast approaching, but every day in Christ we are blessed with the gifts of His glory. The Lord is a God of abundance!  Don’t be afraid of using up too quickly the spiritual nourishment the Lord provides. Don’t be afraid of becoming addicted to it or idolizing it. Give thanks! Enjoy! Fully imbibe!… Read More »