Paul Prayed and People were Encouraged
I thank God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1:3-5 Paul [...]
Faith in Action is Undeniably Influential
I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 2 Timothy 1:5 People always impact others even when [...]
Is God a Racist, and How Does He View Others?
But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace. Ephesians 2:13-14 Hate is such an ugly word. People tend to look at [...]
Is Prayer Really Necessary for a Believer?
And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed. Mark 1:35 Prayer is something extraordinarily personal to me. It is something I try [...]
The Mercy of God’s Call in Our Lives
I desire mercy, and not sacrifice. For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners. Matthew 9:12 In the middle of our ordinary days, God sometimes calls us out to do things that we would usually overlook. I [...]
The Sound of Silence is So Sweet
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. (Psalm 62:5) Learn something in every situation. After seven weeks in isolation, many of us are beginning to reflect on our current circumstances and [...]
The Devoted Church in Crisis
And they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching, and the fellowship to the breaking of bread and the prayers and awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. Acts 2:42 It's [...]
Loyal Love is Something we all Need
How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings. Psalm 36:7 We all thrive on loyalty. Loyalty is one foundation of a healthy relationship. When Lari and I [...]
Why Do You Keep Doing What You’re Doing?
We know that everyone who has been born of God does not keep on sinning, but he who was born of God protects him, and the evil one does not touch him. 1 John 5:18 People often ask me [...]