We never really cherish the thought of being told to sit sill, but that is what we often need. Our minds are busy and most of us like to be engaged in doing something, especially when it comes to waiting upon God. Venture back in time and pick up the account in the book of […]

Over the years I have developed a tradition when asked to preach a funeral or memorial service of asking for the Bible of the deceased. I find it very helpful to take note of the things marked or underlined in the Bible to know something of their faith and hope and what they considered important. […]

Have you ever seen an infant refusing to do what mom and dad want? They will stiffen their bodies and their necks as if they could actually resist the will of the parent. Interesting how we do that with God. There is something that His word says we should do and we just refuse. On […]

I recently read an article describing the many benefits of experiencing joy in life. Obviously, there are benefits to your mental well-being. There are certainly physical benefits from joy since joy will decrease stress. There are benefits to the brain, heart, and a host of other places in the body that benefit from joy. Likewise, […]

The heart is the seed of affections and really the focal point of all spiritual change. In fact, Jesus said that you can tell what is in the heart by what you see is important to a person, and what comes out of a person’s mouth is an indication of what is in the heart. […]

There’s a phenomenon known in the endurance world as “hitting the wall.” There are many explanations as to why this strange occurrence happens and despite the lack of knowing “why” exactly, it is real as I know from experience. I was running along in a marathon (26.2-mile race) and along about mile 23, I stopped […]

What could be better than to have someone say to you, “I am praying for you?” It’s a great way to open a spiritual conversation that can lead to a Gospel presentation, or a word of encouragement from God’s word. Of course, it must come from an honest heart that you are praying for that […]

  Ask a hundred people today, who Jesus is, and you’ll probably get a hundred different answers. It was a similar scene to the one described in the Bible when Jesus asked His disciples who people thought He was. Matthew 16:13–16 (ESV) — 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he […]

You have no doubt noticed that whenever you experience pain or sickness, it most often seems worse at night. You are not alone. Job expressed the same consideration: Job 30:17 (ESV) — 17 The night racks my bones, and the pain that gnaws me takes no rest. After I had knee replacement surgery, I would […]

From the beginning, God’s creation enjoyed the greatest freedom in being and fulfilling God’s purpose. Sin entered the world as Adam and Eve decided that submitting to God’s will was less than fulfilling, thus rebelling against God and His design for their lives. Just consider what they enjoyed and what their failure to submit brought […]