The Spirits of the Prophets
Don’t you admire the Old Testament prophets? They came out of obscurity and were never very popular; their message was ignored, and they endured hardships that often led to death. Despite the struggles, they stood for God. It was His message, and they did not tamper with it. The Spirits of the Prophets must have […]
Get On Your Knees Now Christian!
The strength of the Christian does not come from the inside. It comes from the outside of the individual. It comes from God. When we seek God in prayer, he answers and always gives us precisely what we need in the moment. So, if you are struggling and weak, get on your knees now Christian! […]
5 Spiritual Goals You Can Tackle, Even Though Most Won’t
There are 5 spiritual goals you can tackle in 2025. These goals are not competitive. It doesn’t matter how well someone else does, you can accomplish these goals on your own. We talked about setting goals for the coming year as opposed to resolutions because resolutions tend to be easy to break. Goals suggest a […]
Quick Thoughts from my Daily Bible Readings
Quick Thoughts from my Daily Bible Readings is a running, weekly list of ideas, concepts, thoughts, and reflections, that come to me as I do my daily Bible readings. I am amazed that after 60+ years of reading the Bible I still notice things anew. Theses are not fully developed but are nuggets for future […]
Maybe Reject The Road Oft Taken
Gratitude to Robert Frost for the title idea. In his 1915 poem, “The Road Not Taken,” Frost described a diverging woodland path. The two trails were similar, yet the outcome of his choice was most pleasing, and “that has made all the difference,” wrote the esteemed poet. His implied lesson is that the other road […]
A Suffering Cardinal Taught About the Omnipresence of God
I heard a loud thud. It sounded like a package delivery hit the front door. I checked. On the ground lay a beautiful, bright red cardinal. He had flown into the glass doors. I watched for a moment hoping he was only stunned. He wasn’t. Suddenly, it hit me. God knew he had fallen. There […]
New for 2025
Just a quick note for our readers. I pray that this year will bring greater depth to your faith and that you will, every day, walk a bit more like Christ. Our sanctification is an ongoing process that continues to eternity. Our efforts here and now will bring a better life in the flesh and […]
A Stunning New You in 2025?
The beginning of a year brings a strong desire to change ourselves. It’s like we have to re-create ourselves every 12 months. I weary of New Year resolutions. Instead, I’ll aim for Goals that are linked to any date or event. When I discover something that needs to be improved, then I’ll do it, whether […]
4 Principles for Christian Voting
Pundits and strategists tell us Tuesday’s election is the most important in history. I’m not too sure about that. Still, this election is important, and Christians can be the salt of the earth through their participation. I will not tell you for whom to cast your ballot, but I will offer 4 principles for Christian […]
Would Jesus Choose Unity or Polarization
To ask, would Jesus choose unity or polarization may seem at first blush an easy question because it’s clear that the Bible does teach believers to be set apart from the world. But to engage in the sort of political fighting we are witnessing is not reconcilable with the Jesus of the Bible. In the […]
