“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and honor and glory at the revelation of…
There are a lot of “why’s” in life, starting with why things happen the way they do. Why are some people born into an affluent family? And why are some born into poor ones? Why are some people born completely healthy? And why are some born with physical impairment? Why does God heal some people?…
Week Two: Can’t express enough how exciting it’s been to watch Nazgol begin her journey as a brand new Christian. Full of joy, exuding a huge heart for God, connecting in the church, hungry for Scripture, Nazgol is discovering more and more the beauty of God and His grace. If you missed my letter last…
“I’d like to know how to become a Christian,” she asked, standing at my office door, smiling and looking completely relaxed. What? Did I hear her right? I haven’t heard that kind of question for a long time. I sat her down and began asking questions. “What’s your name?” “Nazgol Makki,” she replied, “I have…
Happy 4th Everyone: Thanking God for our full freedom in Christ. “It was for freedom that Christ set us free, therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery (legalism).” Galatians 5:1 This Post Hit Home: Some interesting responses to my defensiveness column last week. I’m keeping the writer’s…
“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 I know one of the most important things to learn in life is how to properly respond when criticized. Most of my life I haven’t done too well. One of my weaknesses is an impulsive…
The Glory of God: If you ever wondered what angels say in heaven, Isaiah chapter 6 tells us. In verse three we read that the angels of heaven, unendingly stunned by the wonder and awe of God, are constantly calling out to one another, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of Hosts, the whole earth…
“There are shortcuts to happiness and dancing is one of them.” Vicki Baum “Dancing is like dreaming with your feet.” Anonymous “When you find dancing you never let it go” Larsen Thompson Five years ago Nikki asked if I would take dance lessons with her. She felt it would be good for our marriage and…
“I urge you brethren by the mercies of God to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service of worship and do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what the will of God is,…
“It is not the bruises on the body that hurt. It is the wounds of the heart and the scars on the mind.” Aisha Mirza Rosanne slipped into the Sunday morning service just as the worship wound down. A friend for 15 years, she had taken a two-hour bus ride to be there. Happily married,…