Sit down today as you read this. I know I had to dig deep in my heart because I recognize that I am daily in a battle. The good news is, over the years I have put on the armor of God and am able to withstand the blows…..but, the truth is…….the blows come every day. Oh friend, we ne
Selfishness…..twisting God’s higher purpose……this is something that Jesus accused the Pharisees and the teachers of the law (the Scribes) of. Jesus provides an example that is a little hidden due to language. I will explain. But, before I do, the important thing I want to poi
It’s funny sometimes how we attempt to control God. Even in our faith, if we are not careful, we start to build up rituals and ways of doing things all in hopes that God will bless us for doing these things. The truth upside down is that these “things” aren’t bad at all and i
When you face temptation, what should you do? When you recognize that a compromising situation is just ahead, should you stay and stand on your own fortitude? Should you seek the presence of God, indeed, Jesus, to help you sort things out and not stumble and fall into the temptation? Of course, you
I remember being given what seemed like an impossible task when I was in the Army. The Gulf war was raging and I had to lead my platoon 40 miles into the desert to a new location that had been set up a week before. There were no roads and no landmarks (the desert is stark and bare). I only had a com
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! So, does Jesus promise us “Happy, Happy” or “Joy, Joy”? As followers of Jesus, we often DO find happiness. However, our true strength, and what Jesus promised us, is rather, that we will find joy in all things. So…you ask (you asked, didn’t