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The World I Want

I wept for the world today, but not because of today’s health emergency, though it’s certainly dire indeed. I wept, not because of tomorrow’s economic ...

Opportunity Profit

“THIS is a total waste of my time…” Ever feel that way about a task, like what you’re doing SERIOUSLY isn’t worth your energy? Ever ...

3 Kinds of Businesses

Yesterday someone asked who will get through this crisis unscathed…BUT I don’t think businesses OR customers will come out of this ordeal without MAJOR change.  ...

Shelves, Selves, and a 2020 Vision

I have a wall-to-wall bookshelf in my study, or more accurately, pieces of one. For six months I’ve waited, stalled, and “meant to get to” ...

Morning Reflection – Psalm 24:1-2

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About that sinking feeling…

You have not been left out. You have not been left behind. You have not wasted your life. You have not failed your calling. ––– ...

Silver Bullets

There are no “silver bullets” or one-size-fits-all solutions. We may take giant steps from time to time, but they are still only steps in a ...

Jesus chose you to conquer with Him

In Revelation chapter 17, ten mysterious kings rule for a short time, then consolidate their power in the hands of a great beast. They then ...

You can overcome in Christ today

“Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that He can open the scroll and ...

God’s justice is a pathway to His mercy

So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful and painful sores came upon the people who bore the ...

God has perfect rest prepared for you

And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire–and also those who had conquered the beast and its image and ...

Fear of Man

Fear of man is a snare. (Proverbs 29:25) The Gospel frees us from the insecurity of needing other people’s opinions to validate our worth. It ...

God’s gospel is about God’s glory

And I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe ...

God still commands the chaos

And the [first] beast was given a mouth uttering haughty and blasphemous words, and it was allowed to exercise authority for forty-two months… Also it ...

Vision, Distraction, and Expectations

“So I sent messengers to them, saying, ‘I am doing a great work and cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave ...

Your accuser has no power over you

And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of ...

The King and His Kingdom are coming

Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of ...

Why people flocked to John

Then people from Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the vicinity of the Jordan were flocking to [John], and they were baptized by him in the ...

Some things are not for us to know

And when the seven thunders had sounded, I was about to write, but I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven ...

God will keep His people from true harm

Then from the smoke came locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth. They were told ...

How to Keep Relationships Alive in Spite of Controversy

Have you ever damaged a relationship because of disagreement? Consider this… Compassion is an antidote to controversy. It empowers you to hold different perspectives from another person and still have peace between you. Here’s why. True compassion goes hand-in-hand with humility. It does not arrogantly look down on people as …

TOPICS: argument, compassion, conflict, disagreement, grace, humility, love, opinion, relationships

Trust and Hardened Hearts

It’s hard to love someone you don’t trust. “Do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah, as on the day at Massah in the wilderness, when your fathers put me to the test, and put me to the proof, though they had seen my work.” -Psalm 95:8-9 The foundation of …

TOPICS: faith, freedom, hard heartedness, love, Psalm 95, trust

Spankings of Life

What if “spankings” were the best thing that ever happened to you? “Blessed is the man whom You discipline, O Lord, and whom You teach our of Your law, to give him rest from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.” -Psalm 94:12-13 Spankings were never …

TOPICS: discipline, life, love, Psalm 94, punishment, spankings

Glowing Life

Do you have a life that glows? “Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses’ face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end, will not the ministry of the Spirit have …

TOPICS: 2 Corinthians, glory, Holy Spirit, love, power, spirit-filled life

Why God Killed His Son (pt4)

How could God plan to sacrifice His Son? How is that a loving, good, and right thing to do to a son whom you love? [NOTE: This is part four of a four-part series of posts based on a question brought to me by a friend. If you haven’t yet, …

TOPICS: atonement, cross, crucifixion, Hebrews, Jesus, John, love, Matthew, theology

Why God Killed His Son (pt3)

How could God plan to sacrifice His Son? How is that a loving, good, and right thing to do to a son whom you love? [NOTE: This is part three of a four-part series of posts based on a question brought to me by a friend. If you haven’t yet, …

TOPICS: 1 John, atonement, cross, crucifixion, Hebrews, Jesus, John, love, Matthew, questions, theology

Why God Killed His Son (pt2)

How could God plan to sacrifice His Son? How is that a loving, good, and right thing to do to a son whom you love? [NOTE: This is part two of a four-part series of posts based on a question brought to me by a friend. Part 1 can be …

TOPICS: 1 John, atonement, cross, crucifixion, death, Jesus, John, love, loved, theology

Why God Killed His Son (pt1)

How could God plan to sacrifice His Son? How is that a loving, good, and right thing to do to a son whom you love? [NOTE: This is part one of a four-part series of posts based on a question brought to me by a friend. I hope it’s helpful …

TOPICS: atonement, cross, crucifixion, Hebrews, Jesus, John, love, Matthew, theology

Kingdom Credentials

What is the sign of “valid ministry” in the Kingdom of God? “You yourselves are our letter of recommendation, written on our hearts, to be known and read by all.” -2 Corinthians 3:2 Credentials have always been a big deal. As a sign of legitimacy in any arena, recommendations from …

TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 3, accomplishment, credentials, kingdom of god, love, ministry, validity

The Hurt of Love

Have you ever had one of those painful conversations with someone you love? “For I write to you out of much affliction and anguish of heart and with many tears, not to cause you pain, but to let you know the abundant love I have for you.” -2 Corinthians 2:4 …

TOPICS: 2 Corinthians 2, giving, love, pain, sacrifice, suffering

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