Mar 21, 2021 | Character of God, Forgiveness, Sacrifice
It never fails. No matter what the construction project, no job is ever finished until the completion of the Punch List. A list of mistakes and imperfections that must be corrected because they fail to conform to the architect’s vision. Historically, on construction...
Jan 21, 2021 | Character of God, Christian Life, Truth & Theology
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 that describes God’s love. Afterwards you go out for coffee or lunch and share your thoughts. You discover that each of...
Dec 15, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Spiritual Growth
Though things seem different this year, Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It is especially fun when children are young. Who can resist the joy of seeing little loved ones’ faces light up as they discover the thrill of an exciting new toy? However,...
Nov 27, 2020 | Character of God, Follow Christ (Count the Cost), Thankfulness
Recently, I set out to make a small pot of chili. Yet as it cooked, I decided it needed more beans. Then it needed more tomatoes. Now the meat was skimpy. I started out with a small batch and ended up with enough chili to feed the neighborhood! For the next week, I...
Aug 31, 2020 | Character of God, Patience, Surrender
“Would I bring to the point of birth and not deliver?” These are the words God pressed on my heart yesterday. I was in my living room during my morning quiet time. But my mind and spirit were anything but quiet. My journal was open as I furiously penned thoughts and...
Aug 19, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Perseverance
Ever been here: you have a major event coming up. So you plan. You prepare. You make your list and check it twice. No detail is left undone. Then, in a moment’s notice, everything changes. Circumstances force a change of schedule. Suddenly, it makes no difference how...