Commissioned
You have been commissioned to participate in the Great Commission. So have I. It’s the commission (“…go and make disciples of all nations…” Matthew 28:19) we are all aware of it, but few take it seriously. Our …
Invite Them Outside
Do you love a little person in your life – or a bunch of little people between the ages of 1 and 18? (They don’t even have to live under your roof.) This post is for you. …
What God Wants for Christmas
What does God want for Christmas this year? God wants, well, everything. God is jealous. We were made for him, but live separate and distant lives. The list, God’s Christmas List, reveals the true measure of his …
Meeting with God
Two scriptural accounts have formed my “knowing” God. Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10a Satisfied While growing up, a picture of God’s loving care, which captured my heart was a nursing mother with …
God Speaks
God speaks to us through creation. He speaks to us through his Word. God speaks to us through quiet hearts. When I was little, I was baffled—BAFFLED—by Jesus’ desire to pray. “Why would Jesus want to pray? Prayer …
An Introduction to Prayer: Part 1
Prayer. If I’m really honest, I have to admit I find it easier to spend ten minutes talking about God than ten minutes talking to God. My life bears evidence of this reality too often. My growth can be meager. My fruit …
What Must Follow Conviction?
Confession.When it comes to embracing the rhythm and rest of Sabbath keeping, conviction is likely the first step, but the next step is always confession. It’s where the rubber hits the road. Confession means agreeing with God. …