Following God, Even When We’re Hesitant

Following God, Even When We’re Hesitant

As I walked along the beach, I noticed a mother moving at the pace of someone with somewhere to be. About five feet behind her, her husband strolled along without a care in the world. Ten yards behind them was a little girl, perhaps eight years old. Her arms were...
Divine Appointments

Divine Appointments

I was so excited to travel to North Carolina to visit my son and daughter-in-love. They had recently purchased their first home, and since they were both working—and she was expecting—I offered to help unpack and organize. These are gifts I believe God has given me,...
Who or what controls you?

Who or what controls you?

Someone needs to hear this today: “The Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials.” God rescued Noah and his seven family members because Noah remained faithful in an ungodly world. He rescued Lot because Lot was righteous while surrounded by the shameful...
Do You Long for More?

Do You Long for More?

What if the thing you’re looking for today isn’t another scroll, another show, another distraction, or another answer from the world? What if what your heart truly needs is already waiting for you between the pages of your Bible? Do you long for more grace? More...
Equipping yourself for the world

Equipping yourself for the world

“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has...
A Call to Christian Parents and Leaders

A Call to Christian Parents and Leaders

Here is a modern reflection of 1 Peter 5: And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an elder and a witness to the sufferings of Christ. And I, too, will share in his glory when he is revealed to the whole world. As a fellow elder, I appeal to...
There’s no denying His love for you

There’s no denying His love for you

Things in life change. People change. Styles change. Friendships change. Things in life can also be denied. Credit cards are denied. Jobs and loans are denied. And, yes, relationships can be denied or rejected. But there is one thing that cannot be denied: your...
YOU ARE NEVER TRULY ALONE

YOU ARE NEVER TRULY ALONE

From the very beginning, God designed us for relationship—with Him and with one another. “Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him.’” Genesis 2:18 Throughout Scripture, we see that God does not...
Don’t Be Just a Sunday Christian

Don’t Be Just a Sunday Christian

How’s your calendar looking? When I look at mine, August and September are packed with appointments: the dentist, dermatologist, eye doctor, Body Thermo exam, bloodwork, my annual physical, and hair appointments—twice, absolutely. Every four weeks, this gray gets...