Made for eternity
“You only live once!” How often do you hear that? We’re bombarded with encouragements to seize the day because our end could come at any time. “You only live once!” Do you believe that? Isn’t that empty? If you’ve bought into the lie of evolution, I suppose it makes sense. If this world is all […]
Surgery-free transformation
An affluent city near us is known for its plastic surgery. It’s such a blessing for cancer patients, burn victims, or people who have been disfigured in car accidents. However, it’s very tempting for those with disposable income to use it to turn back time, erase wrinkles, lift that which sags, give where the Lord […]
God doesn’t give what we want
After a few years of marriage, Kim and I decided that we needed some counseling. With two kiddos in diapers, we were running on fumes and kept fighting about the same thing every few weeks. So after a frustrating stretch, we reached out for help and booked a session with a counselor in town. Honestly, […]
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Many people who love Jesus love to quote Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I mean, why wouldn’t we love words that bring so much comfort and peace and remind us that God is […]
Fix your eyes
My husband is an avid cyclist. As he was teaching our kids to ride their bikes, he offered a piece of wisdom I’ve never forgotten: “If you see something in the road that you want to avoid, don’t look at it or you’ll ride right through it.” I thought he was crazy. But as I […]
God’s protection
“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’” (Psalm 91:1,2). Words like refuge and fortress in Bible passages can sometimes slip past us. Perhaps we’ve heard them […]
The tightrope of salvation
One of the reasons so many people miss out on heaven is they think that getting to God is like shooting free throws instead of walking a tightrope. If you’re playing hoops, shooting 99 percent is NBA All-Star good. But if you’re walking a tightrope across the Grand Canyon, hitting 99 percent of your steps […]
God gives what you need
When our two girls were younger, there were three songs my wife, Kim, and I sang constantly in our home in order to teach them the message and values of our Christian faith. The third most popular song was “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb.” The second was “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know.” But the […]