Our lives are often complicated with chaos. Deadlines, family needs, and responsibilities consume our time and demand our attention. As our Creator, our Heavenly Father, our bridegroom, and our friend, the Lord deserves not only a spot on our calendar, but a priority in our lives. His will and plans should be at the forefront […]
“Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). It was September 2018. I was in a meeting of ministers from around the country. Shortly after the meeting began, the talk turned to the news that a young California minister had taken his life. His final sermon was posted online and the message […]
Want to change the world? It starts with prayer. Pray to the Lord of the Harvest Jesus and his closest followers were walking through towns and villages sharing hope and help with all who needed it. And there were plenty who needed it. The sick, the harassed, and the helpless were all like sheep without […]
The word new occurs 260 times in the NIV. Perhaps the best-known verse with the word new is, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This challenges us to embrace newness in opportunities and growth. We became new creatures when […]
Wonder is a word we commonly and correctly associate with Christmas. With all the planning and expectations associated with the season, Christmas is still met with awe and excitement. The sense of wonder is even more intense for followers of Christ who anticipate knowing Christ better and discovering new facets of him through the anticipation […]
