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 [...]
True worship at Christmas is not about what you bring to Jesus but about giving the best of who you are. This short video devotional reflects on the lyrics of the popular Christmas carol “The Little Drummer Boy” and challenges us to think about what [...]
An exterior life of fruitfulness needs an interior life with Jesus to sustain it. (video blog)
The stories in the Bible with unusual ways always draw me in. Like the plan to conquer Jericho through marching and trumpets (Joshua 6) or the strategy for Naaman’s healing: dipping into the dirty Jordan River seven times (2 Kings 5:14). I find myself [...]
Have you ever asked your friend or co-worker to do something for you only to be let down? Has your spouse, parent, or boss ever completely failed to live up to your expectations? Have you ever seen the weakness or life choices in someone else [...]
