Bezalel is mentioned multiple times throughout the book of Exodus. Who was Bezalel again? What was his role in the Bible story? Stuck in the heart of the book of Exodus and among the uninteresting chapters giving instructions about the tabernacle, the furnishing, and [...]
Have you ever wondered what tomorrow will bring? Certainly, during this season of pandemic there has been plenty of concern and worry about the future. Will the virus spike again? Will my city go back into lockdown? Will my family remain healthy? Will my [...]
Do you wait well? I used to think I was patient, before I had children. Children have a unique way of testing your patience! But as time has passed, my years have added up, and my daughters have grown, I have come to realize [...]
The author of Hebrews gives us great encouragement to endure when facing trials. Urged on by the testimony of the Saints we fix our eyes on Jesus, the one who has conquered death for us. Hebrews 12:1-2 affirms for us that we not only [...]
The Bible is littered with verses regarding fear, worry, and anxiety. Around every scriptural corner seems to be an encouragement against fear. In fact, the Bible has several hundred verses that include the phrase “Fear Not”.[1] Fear is one of the enemy’s most popular [...]
I love to eat. I often say that meals are my favorite time of the day. Really it doesn’t matter the cuisine, type, or amount of food I am served, I typically enjoy it. With that said, I have spent very little time throughout [...]
Ministry never ceases to provide opportunities. With requests for teaching, counseling, coaching, or to be on a ministry board, talented leaders are constantly presented with chances to lead and serve. The challenge in all of this is balance. How can ministry leaders balance the [...]
I was shopping in a store recently and saw a pile of stunningly wrapped presents. Glimmering with wrapping paper and gold bows the gifts looked splendid. They were organized beautifully under a Christmas tree with all the colors of Christmas on full display. They [...]
How has your year been? As we soon close 2019, where do you find yourself? Are you ending 2019 with a bang, energized and encouraged? Maybe you are enthusiastic and excited about what is to come? Or do you find yourself as a weary [...]
I felt like the Israelites in the desert the other day. While nothing major went wrong in my day there were a bunch of small mishaps that got me complaining and grumbling about one thing after the other. As I laid down that evening [...]
