I had a foggy fellowship walk with the Lord this morning. The fog represents for me His faithful presence with me, even when my circumstances are not as vivid or as bright or as cheery as they are at other times. Still, He is with me and just as invested, just as interested in building… Read More »

As believers, we have neither cause for boasting nor despair. We do not consider ourselves better than anyone else because we realize God is the one at work in us. He is the miracle maker. The Lord is the giver of all things and deserves all the glory. But nor do we despair about our… Read More »

In every single moment we have fresh choices that will influence our immediate and distant future.  We may not be able to choose our emotions, but in any moment we can choose our response to those emotions.  We cannot always control our circumstances, but in any moment we can choose our approach to dealing with… Read More »

Most of you never met this woman, but my earthly journey began inside her womb.  Shortly before she passed away in early 2004, I thanked her one final time for all her love and care. She smiled affectionately and said, “Yeah, I knew you when all you could do was eat, mess and holler.”  She then… Read More »

I found some coins today during my morning walk and I am thankful our currency still bears the words “In God we trust.”  That may be just a traditional slogan for many but for me it’s still the perfect strategy for life, and I think having it stamped on our money is the perfect place… Read More »

“Hear my prayer, O LORD, listen to my cry for help; be not deaf to my weeping” (Psalm 39:12). When we spend time with the Lord, it does not always end in jubilation or even cheerfulness. Sometimes, no matter how mature we are, no matter what we say or what we pray, no matter what… Read More »

I am a firm believer in celebrating the joy of living. My wife marvels at all my annual commemorations and celebrations, beyond birthdays, holidays and anniversaries. I also believe everybody suffers. No exemptions. No exceptions. Ask anybody; they’ve suffered. Ask any unbeliever or believer. Ask yourself. We’ve all suffered and we’re all going to suffer.I… Read More »

 

(*Note – The following post is prompted by an actual miracle that took place in my life this morning. The details are personal, but as you will see, that is the point.) “In fear and amazement they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him?”… Read More »

We have been made eternally righteous by the blood of Christ, and we are also called to earthly godliness as His people. But godliness begins with our hearts, not our habits. If our hearts are the Lord’s, godly habits will follow. But merely focusing on controlling our habits doesn’t mean the Lord has our hearts.… Read More »