God’s Masterpieces
My wife joined me at our kitchen window for a quiet moment of wonder. The western horizon was ablaze with the setting sun and the sky was filled with oranges, reds, purples and blues as the last remnants of the day gave way to night. It was a marvelous display of God's artistry and I … [Read More...]
How Attention Follows Affection
Chances are, whatever and whoever we care for will get the majority of our time and effort on a daily basis. Simply put, without constraints (and we'll talk about … [Read More...]
How to Overcome and Gain Victory in Suffering
I've been watching a Netflix show recently about a group of young adults who, one and all, have had to overcome great obstacles and, in many cases, personal tragedy … [Read More...]
Read the Word
If you are like me then you might have one or more devotional studies that you are participating in right now. In my experience these tend to be daily, topical studies that take a verse of scripture and expound upon it, bringing to light some deeper truths of … [Read More...]
The Heart of the Gospel
It matters how we treat each other. Our behavior towards our friends and enemies alike is of great interest to our Heavenly Father. God commands us to love one another and to show kindness and compassion even to those who call themselves our enemies. Not an … [Read More...]
Defining Identity: The Truth About Who We Really Are
As it does with many boys, my fascination with the automobile started early. I remember going on a two-week vacation with my family to the Grand Canyon when I was around ten years old and during that trip I can vividly remember starting to notice all of … [Read More...]
How God Provides
Our God is the creator of heaven and earth and by his power all things were created and all things are sustained. We have no thought, no substance and no existence except by him and through him. He provides life, inspiration, nourishment and, most … [Read More...]
How To Be A Follower
Leadership is important. The strength and effectiveness of any organization will largely be determined by the strength and skill of its leader. Teams with great coaches tend to excel and companies with great CEO's more often than not provide good … [Read More...]
How Great is Our God?
How great is our God? It's a question that I freely admit I do not have the capacity to answer. Even so, to ponder such a question can open our hearts and minds to God's will for our lives and lead us to a better understanding of His character. I also … [Read More...]