The desert will bloom
Have you ever seen the desert? The real desert? I once drove through the Mojave Desert in the middle of summer. Do you know what it’s like? Dead. Dry. Empty. Hot. No flowers. No trees. Just desolation. That lonely drive made me appreciate one of God’s promises: “The desert and the parched land will be […]
The ultimate “Sandy” mission: Because God is good
On Friday, April 3, 2026, an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet was shot down over Iran. Both the pilot and the weapons system officer ejected from the plane and landed in enemy territory. The pilot was rescued within hours, but it would take over forty-eight hours and 150 U.S. aircraft to complete the rescue mission of the second man. The concussed and bleeding officer used his survival and evasion training to treat his own wounds, scale cliff faces, and climb 7,000 feet up a ridge to hide in a crevice for over forty-eight hours while the enemy closed in around him. And the first words he spoke to the base when he made radio contact were these: “God is good.”
My favorite sola
One of the great catchphrases in history lingers among us in the old Latin language: sola fide (faith alone), sola scriptura (scripture alone), sola gratia (grace alone). Taken together these discreet elements are the motto of Christianity. Each is preeminent in our belief system, and yet they depend on each other. “For it is by […]
Jesus Reels: Don’t Just Follow; Lock In
Discover why following Jesus goes beyond casual interest, inviting you to a life-changing commitment to His teachings and direction.
Forgotten Blessings
Discover how recognizing your blessings can deepen your relationship with God and fill your heart with gratitude and joy.
The Lord does all these things
The Lord controls all things. Do you believe that? Sometimes it’s hard. My city was hit this past summer by severe thunderstorms with 100+ mph winds. Days later, thousands of people still didn’t have electricity. Life was messed up. It was hot. Are you saying that God was in control of that? Yes! Here’s what […]
The problem with being human
According to Jesus, the problem with being human is that humans are like sheep. Sheep, despite all they offer our world (wool, milk, meat), have a fatal flaw—they can’t conquer wolves. Even a varsity sheep can’t outrun a JV wolf, and once caught, a sheep can’t fight back. It has no bearlike claws or sharklike […]
Care to the last detail
His baby was sick. In fact, she was dying. Those of you who have gone through something like this know there is no greater pain. You would do anything and everything to help your child. Jairus, the synagogue ruler, knew where to go. He approached Jesus through the crowd and cried out, “Hurry! My little […]