Do Unto Others Is Not About Your Convenience
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. (Matt 7:12) The Golden Rule is one of those scriptures as familiar as John 3:16. For many...
View ArticleWhen God Feels Far Away
We all go through those times when it feels as if God has moved on without us. There is a definite feeling of loneliness and loss. It feels like everything we do is wrong and it will never be right...
View ArticlePsalm 1 – How To Live The Blessed Life
Blessed is the manwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,nor stands in the way of sinners,nor sits in the seat of scoffers;but his delight is in the law of the LORD,and on his law he meditates day...
View ArticleA Pure Heart Is Yours To Have
Jesus said, Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matt 5:8) He wouldn’t have said that if it wasn’t possible for us, but so much of living in the kingdom is intentional. It doesn’t...
View ArticleHumility = Godly
Somehow David had a way of grasping New Testament teaching in an Old Testament world. In Psalm 86, he said, Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Preserve my life for I am...
View ArticleDon’t Run Away From Friction
I think we forget sometimes that people are people – imperfect and flawed. We all are. It’s easy to run to judgement, or if it’s our personality, run away from conflict. But that’s the point, we’re...
View ArticleAre You Ready To Have The Mind Of Christ?
Wouldn’t it be awesome to think like Jesus thinks? To have His ideas and outlook on life? To connect with His wisdom and grace? Paul says that we can. But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians...
View ArticleWhen Healing Doesn’t Happen
When someone needs physical or emotional healing, all kinds of expectations come into play, mostly related to fear. What if nothing happens? What you ask for healing and leave unchanged? Does that...
View ArticleGod Is Everything You Want Him To Be
God is gentle with us. He does not intrude into our misconceptions or wave red flags when we’re wrong about Him. He allows Himself to be misunderstood. He lets us wander any path we choose to take,...
View ArticleThe Key of David
My new book: The Key of David and God’s Eternal Kingdom Available on Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble How did David become a warrior, king, and psalmist to a nation? What was it about David that God...
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