For generations the Israelites longed for an earthly king. A man who would rule on an earthly throne providing for their physical and material needs. However, that wasn't God's plan. While God gave them land and men to govern over them, His intention was [...]
Sometimes the unexpected things teach you the most about God. Puppy training has been a lot of that for me. Scarlett, our new puppy, has been cute, stubborn, fragile, reckless, obedient, naughty and everything in between. We have laughed at her, been annoyed by [...]
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 [...]
One of my favorite American movies as a child was Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. It’s a great fictional adventure movie where Indiana Jones, the main character, enters a dangerous tomb to search for magic rocks and to free some children from [...]
The greatest miracle from the book of Jonah is not the calming of a storm or the giant fish used as a rescue vessel, perhaps the greatest miracle is the unrelenting love of God for an undeserving and rebellious people. The character of God is on display throughout this book. We see four powerful themes in the book of Jonah that hopefully will inspire, encourage and strengthen you as you serve the Lord in ministry.
If you have spent any time in a desert you know it is a dry, parched, lifeless looking place. The heat is often intense and the landscape has a look of desperation as it clings to any nourishment or shade. Nobody wants to spend [...]
God knows what you long for. He knows the intimacy you want – the identity that you need, and He is ready to fill you up! Psalm 81:10 is an encouragement to dream big and come to the Lord with fervor and expectation.
Life is a series of changes and transitions. We move houses, change jobs, make new friends and say goodbye to old ones. We grieve what is gone and anticipate what is coming. Changes can be hard and frustrating, but they can also be life-giving [...]
Life is full of challenging moments. As we each face our Jericho moments there is a lot we can learn from Joshua and the Israelites that can help us build trust and confidence in the promises of God. This encouraging story reminds us that “even when things are weird – you can trust God. His power is greater than any walls!”
During Christmas break I created a prayer room in my basement. Between shelves and under a newly hung light in the dark of my storage room, I have what I call my “holy space.” There is nothing physically special about the space or the [...]
