Mar 12, 2019 | Fear & Doubt, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Idolatry, Surrender
What happens if we won’t let go? My friend’s son recently turned four years old. For nearly two and a half years, he carried his ‘binky’ everywhere. His mother used to sneak it in the wash at night to avoid the drama of their separation. To surrender his security...
Feb 12, 2019 | Character of God, Christian Life, Thankfulness
Have you ever felt as if a sermon or Bible passage had been aimed directly at you? Imagine that you and a friend read or hear the same message. Almost without exception, each of you will be personally impacted by God’s love and truth in profoundly unique ways. It is...
Jan 13, 2019 | Abortion and Healing, Evil & Satan & Sin, Fear & Doubt, Forgiveness, Sanctity of Life
January is Sanctity of Life month; a time to celebrate God’s gift of life. Yet what is meant to bring rejoicing often produces shame in many who made a tragic choice – people like myself. Is abortion the unforgivable sin? I’ve heard many express fears that...
Dec 18, 2018 | Character of God, Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Truth & Theology
I am blessed to have many fond memories of Christmas. However, there was one thing I missed growing up: snow! During my younger years, my family lived in Las Vegas where it almost never snowed. Except…that one Christmas morning. My little brother and I ran outside,...
Dec 4, 2018 | Character of God, Evil & Satan & Sin
I am delighted to partner with the Bible Advocate magazine; the full-length version of this article is also featured on page 14 of the November-December issue of BA Magazine. “Don’t give the devil so much credit.” I do not remember the exact details that prompted my...
Nov 20, 2018 | Eternity & Heaven & Hell, Prayer, Thankfulness
“Give Thanks.” It’s such a small phrase, isn’t it? What circumstance prompts this phrase most often? What comes to mind for you? Perhaps family gathered together around a table to say grace…or maybe a Thanksgiving tradition where each person takes a turn to share...
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