Year: 2017

What God Does with Stones

And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. – Ezekiel 36:26 Take this stone… Read More

What Does Ecclesiastes Have To Do With Easter?

These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” – Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 I have seen the book of Ecclesiastes used as a tool by atheists,… Read More

Hanging In Here

So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the… Read More

Be Fully His

When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their… Read More

What Does Ecclesiastes Have To Do With Easter?

These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” – Ecclesiastes 1:1-2 I have seen the book of Ecclesiastes used as a tool by atheists,… Read More

The Adoption of the Broken

** It’s a sick week at our home right now. I appreciate your prayers for us, especially for my daughter, Carissa. In the meantime, I hope you won’t mind if I dust off a couple of oldies but… Read More

Sunday Scripture: 3/12/17

For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. – 1 Peter 2:21 If you have been helped… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: Following Directions

And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus. – Luke 5:11 Sometimes trying to follow directions can be confusing! It really all depends on understanding the one who’s explaining, right? Not so with God…. Read More

How To Sav(or) A Life: Taking Thoughts Captive

After they arrived at Capernaum and settled in a house, Jesus asked his disciples, “What were you discussing out on the road?” But they didn’t answer, because they had been arguing about which of them was the greatest…. Read More

Lessons from the Eunuch: On Your Way Rejoicing

And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, “See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized?” And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went… Read More