An old man trying to do his job and determined to keep his promises
This unnamed servant of Abraham demonstrates a process that can be an example to us when we’re trying to determine and do God’s will.
Why I’ve decided 3G power is all I need for the rest of my life
Everyone’s talking about 4G, even 5G these days, but this story from Mark’s Gospel tells me 3G’s will be plenty for me.
His majestic power is above everything, and yet he chooses us!
O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name! And how awed we are that you want to bless US!
This change of loyalty can place us on a different upward path
The apostle Paul’s change of loyalty is as instructive as it was remarkable.
Why names are important, our names for God, and his names for us
Think of all the names for God in Scripture and what each one means. Consider all the names he gives his followers, and how they describe his feelings for us.
An example to consider when you’re in just too much of a hurry
As busy as we are, we may think Jesus seemed busy, too, especially when we read the Gospel of Mark. But then we see what Jesus did regardless of the work ahead of him.
Principles for a God-pleasing reaction when things are in a mess
Not every call is urgent, but when we need God’s help NOW, here are some principles for approaching him.
Other prison letters and the letter writer we’re remembering today
You can learn much from prison. And letters from prison can help us decide how best to lift up the cause of the prison-letter writer we’re remembering today.
How to cope when things still look bad, even after a fresh start
If your New Year’s resolve has hit some snags, don’t lose heart! The example of King David can help.
Approaching our work differently—why we should and how to get started
I’ve always worked, and God has always intended us to work. But as his followers we can see our work—even in retirement—as a partnership with him.
When walking, standing, and sitting can get a person into trouble
The devices on our wrist remind us to stay physically active. Psalm 1 challenges us to be spiritually fit.
Why it’s good to choose action and look for understanding to follow
Sometimes we need insight to get us unstuck. But sometimes we just need to change our actions, and then understanding will come later.
Why think twice about your answer to, “What’s your preference?”
It’s natural to have preferences, but sometimes God wants us to move beyond them, especially when we’re thinking about the people with whom we feel uncomfortable.
From our groans of lament, God leads us to renewal and restoration
In Psalm 5 David describes evil in terms we recognize today. And then he shows us what to do with our lament.
Now that elections are over at last, will the rage ever end?
Anger is one thing—sometimes healthy, sometimes useful. But rage always destroys. What is our pathway to removing rage from our life?
More listening, less talking, and be very careful about your temper
This simple formula from James can strengthen—maybe even transform—just about any relationship.
Here’s something we can do with no worries it will go wrong!
Wondering how to face the overwhelming challenges of today? The little letter of James gives advice unlike what you’ll find ‘most anywhere else!
Giving our spiritual health equal time with our physical fitness
Daily exercise is great, but here’s a prayer pattern for daily use that can greatly improve our spiritual fitness as well!
Let’s forget the goal of normal and work for the divine this year!
Peter’s didn’t write these practical and powerful instructions for New Year’s Day, but these words, if heeded, might carry us far beyond any New Year’s resolution.
It’s finally here, the very last day of 2020. . . . So what now?
I suspect the New Year’s Eve celebrations will be lively in many places. With this desire to look forward, let me suggest Psalm 126 as we end this year and anticipate another.