Apr 10, 2020 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Sacrifice, Suffering
On a moonlit night at the garden of Gethsemane many years ago, blood, sweat, and tears poured forth from Jesus’s body – but something else penetrated the veil of darkness that night: the sweet aroma of Mary’s perfume … In Old Testament times,...
Mar 10, 2020 | Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Spiritual Growth
I am delighted to partner with the Christian Broadcast Network. This article has also appeared as the Daily Devotion on CBN. I love mornings. One of my favorite pastimes is sitting in the backyard with a steaming cup of coffee, listening to the delightful chorus of...
Feb 1, 2020 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Kingdom of God
The excitement is in the air and the signs are everywhere. People sporting their favorite team’s jersey, heightened chatter on the news, at work, and at church. Neighbors spying out the most coveted “man cave,” not to mention those dreadful lines at the supermarket....
Sep 3, 2019 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
The wind is howling, a storm is raging, the boat is swamped . . . and Jesus is in the back of the boat, asleep on a cushion. Shaking Jesus from His slumber, the disciples cry out, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” (Mark 4:37-38). These seasoned sailors would have...
Jul 4, 2019 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
“Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof”- inscription on the Liberty Bell Celebrating Freedom What a mission! These words are inscribed on the bell that rang out at the first reading of our country’s Declaration of...
May 9, 2019 | Character of God, Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost)
I am honored to partner with the Christian Broadcast Network. This post is featured as today’s Daily Devotional on CBN. Recently, I had a new front door installed on my home. Upon inspecting the door, the contractor asked if I wanted a peephole installed. He...
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