All of us have at least a couple of rocks in our pocket. The example of Jesus tells us to throw them away.

If you enjoy rooting for the underdog, here’s what you can see in one “team” that at first failed the challenge.

“The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.”

Despite God’s provision, his people still complained. If this sounds familiar, maybe it will help you think about today after reading again this old, old story.

More blessing, less cursing: it’s a Biblical example just right for our quick-reply, social media-driven culture.

His words changed her life and transformed a whole community. Could the same happen with something we say?

The Bible tells us everything is in his hands. Good to remember when we hold too tightly to the life we think we’re controlling.

Even on the other side of the valley, you will still find at least one enemy. But relax. God wants to nourish and protect you there.

Even before the pandemic, some of us said or felt, “I want my life back.” Psalm 23 shows us how that can happen,.

I don’t know if I can, but I’ll try. That’s a sentence to describe many situations in life, including my goal to write about Psalm 23 all this week.

After reading Paul’s encouragement to the Romans, I better understand why people who knew more than do I asked me to help them.

Most of us work out or plan to work out. The question is why we want physical—or spiritual—strength.

God gives us all their names. That tells me two things about God—and about you and me.

Not all of our theological positions fit neatly inside the framework we’ve chosen. And that’s OK.

A list of do’s and don’ts that can make all the difference in our quest for the life God wants for us.

“God works everything together for the good of those who love him.” Let’s think about what that really means.

There are some things I just don’t understand. In Romans 8, Paul encourages me not to lose faith—with grand thoughts that come from, and point to, God himself.

If you’ll faithfully read Scripture day after day, you’ll be surprised at what you see there. Here is one my latest surprises.

Can you imagine being in charge of a nonprofit and telling your public, “Stop giving! We have more than we need!” Yet, that’s exactly what happened with Moses and God’s people.

The question of “why” is always challenging. In this case I’ve found the answer in the Word of God.