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There is no one greater in this house than I, and he has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do this great evil and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9) Joseph was… Continue Reading →
God is our refuge and strength, a very ready help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) Is this your declaration when facing trouble? This past week, the southeastern United States encountered a category 4 hurricane with a destructive storm surge and devastating… Continue Reading →
Last week marked eight years since the homegoing to heaven of my beloved adopted Christian mom, “Mom G.” I had been thinking of her a lot and missing her, when the Lord did something very special— He arranged for me to… Continue Reading →
Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord and not for people, (Colossians 3:23) Do you do your work with all your heart? I realize there is no perfect job and every job has its difficulties. We… Continue Reading →
Some people like to work in “emergency mode”. They feel like it makes them more productive, with adrenalin flowing to make them act quicker and work harder. Leaders will often declare and maintain a “state of emergency” to keep their… Continue Reading →
Christians encounter a variety challenges every day. We are keenly aware that the way of the world is antithetical to God and His ways. We are also painfully aware of our weakness to overcome our fleshly desires. But do we… Continue Reading →
Where do you find relief from anxious thoughts? The Psalmist was facing oppression from others and the pressure that he was facing was mounting. As he was seeking to follow God while facing grief and sorrow, he pondered why the… Continue Reading →
To get what you really need, instead of what you don’t need, search, don’t shop. A friend recently told me about how whenever he goes on the internet to research something, he gets distracted and ends up clicking on… Continue Reading →
Many people find it easier to go to a consistent extreme than to remain at the center of biblical tension. In the book of Proverbs we’re introduced to an individual named Agur whose name means gatherer. Perhaps he was a… Continue Reading →
What emotions do you experience after enduring a difficult and potentially life-threatening situation? After the initial shock wears off, we may feel a sense of relief and gratitude toward God’s gracious deliverance. Psalm 107 reveals the thankfulness of those who… Continue Reading →
My husband and I love to hike. The more trees and trails the better. For me it’s especially fun to explore new turnoff-trails as they appear. “Look, another trail! Let’s see where it leads!” For those who, unlike me, consider… Continue Reading →
There are times when we know what we should do, but we struggle to follow through. The Apostle Paul confessed his struggles between his desire to do what is right and the frustration he experienced in his lack of follow… Continue Reading →
We do not enjoy seasons of suffering, but there are certain lessons that can only be learned as we traverse the crucible of adversity. As Job interacted with his friends regarding the reasons for his tribulations, we read his brief… Continue Reading →
There are a number of assumptions that people have concerning their spiritual status. Some people may have an assurance of their salvation whereas others may struggle with assurance. There is a group of people who think they are Christians, but… Continue Reading →
The emphasis of the world is often upon wealth, power, and position. The independent, self-reliant and self-confident individual is often held in high esteem. Jesus’ sermon on the mount was an antithesis to the way of the world and challenged… Continue Reading →
