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February 2024

February 12, 2024

Faith in Hard Times

All of us face difficult, even overwhelming, challenges in our lives. How do we hold...

February 06, 2024

Overflowing with Joy

The world calls us to "be happy." On the other had, God invites us to...

January 2024

January 25, 2024

“Convincing Proofs”

Christian faith is not a matter of mere knowledge or information. Acts 1 talks about...

January 24, 2024

“Your Dull Minds”

On the road to Emmaus, Jesus chastised two disciples for their "dull minds." How can...

January 23, 2024

“Their Voices Won Out”

Pilate was ready to release Jesus, but the crowd shouted him down. "Their voices won...

January 22, 2024

When Darkness Rules

Jesus said to those who came to arrest him, "This is your time, when darkness...

January 17, 2024

The Power and Reach of Guilt

Guilt is a powerful emotion - but we need to remember that it is a...

January 16, 2024

Faithfulness with Money

In Luke 16, Jesus teaches about faithfulness with money. He says to use it so...

January 15, 2024

Celebrate – The Lost Are Found!

In Luke 15, Jesus reminds us to celebrate restoration and reconciliation. A lost sheep, lost...

January 10, 2024

Jacob and Esau: Valuing Your Birthright

Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of stew. How many Christians sell their spiritual...

January 09, 2024

A Strange Way to Live

The world often considers following Jesus to be a strange way to live. Based on...

January 08, 2024

The Binding of Isaac

The story of "the binding of Isaac" is a powerful reminder of the cost of...

January 04, 2024

The Devil Quotes Scripture

God's word is a light for our way (Psalm 119:105), but the devil quotes Scripture...

January 03, 2024

“What Should We Do?”

Our faith journey often leads us to think of "spiritual" things, like reading the Bible...

January 02, 2024

“What Have You Done?”

When God found Adam and Eve hiding in the Garden of Eden, He asked Eve,...

January 01, 2024

“In the Beginning”

Almost every translation of the Bible begins Genesis 1:1 with the phrase, "In the beginning."...

December 2023

December 31, 2023

4 (or 6) Important 2024 Dates for Your Faith Journey

I grew up in a faith tradition that did not really follow the Christian calendar....

December 30, 2023

5 Ways to Improve Your Faith Journey in 2024

New Year’s Day is traditionally a time when people make “New Year’s Resolutions.” People make...

December 26, 2023

Join Me on a Journey!

A Discipleship Journey As we approach the end of the year, people commonly make resolutions...

November 2023

November 21, 2023

“Just Say the Word”

Faith doesn't mean obeying when we see, or understand. Faith means trusting enough, like the...

November 17, 2023

Complete Holiness

In 2 Corinthians 7:1, Paul calls us to "work toward complete holiness." What does that...

November 16, 2023

Reconciled to God

God created us to be in relationship with him. Sin broke that relationship, but through...

November 15, 2023

God Comforts Us to Comfort Others

God's promise to his children is not that they will be comfortable, but that he...

November 14, 2023

Resurrection – Our Hope

God has given us a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus from the dead...

November 07, 2023

The Work of the Spirit

In Galatians 5, Paul gives us a contrast between the impact of the sinful nature...

November 06, 2023

Sermons or Campaign Rallies?

While I believe churches should be allowed to discuss political issues, we should never have...

November 05, 2023

Separation of Church and State?

The phrase "separation of church and state" is common in our culture. But what exactly...

November 05, 2023

Should Politicians Be Guided by Their Faith?

Politicians talk about faith more today than probably ever before. But should politicians be guided...

October 2023

October 31, 2023

“Everything He Does Is Wonderful”

When Jesus healed a man who was deaf, the people said, "Everything he does is...

October 30, 2023

“Go Away and Leave Us Alone”

At times, believers seem to expect God to do something miraculous to "prove" himself to...