Sunshine Chaser

Diana and Dave love to ride their jet skis on the lake, skimming across the water on warm sunny days. But one morning the weather was cool and mostly cloudy, and Diana couldn’t convince Dave to go out. So she went on her own. It was so cold that she … . . . → Read More: Sunshine Chaser

The Spiritual Search

What man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? —Matthew 7:9The illustration of prayer that our Lord used here is one of a good child who is asking for something good. We talk about prayer as if God hears us regardl… . . . → Read More: The Spiritual Search

Starting Young

Addie was a bit worried. Before we all sat down for Sunday dinner, someone had started eating. That’s when our 3-year-old granddaughter said, “We haven’t prayed yet.” She was concerned that we might forget to give thanks. . . . → Read Mo… . . . → Read More: Starting Young

“I Indeed . . . But He”

I indeed baptize you with water . . . but He . . . will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire —Matthew 3:11Have I ever come to the point in my life where I can say, “I indeed . . . but He . . .”? Until that moment comes, I will never … . . . → Read More: “I Indeed . . . But He”

The Ministry of the Unnoticed

Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . —Matthew 5:3The New Testament notices things that do not seem worthy of notice by our standards. “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . .” This literally means, “Blessed are the paupers.” Pa… . . . → Read More: The Ministry of the Unnoticed

Christ-Awareness

. . . and I will give you rest —Matthew 11:28Whenever anything begins to disintegrate your life with Jesus Christ, turn to Him at once, asking Him to re-establish your rest. Never allow anything to remain in your life that is causing the unrest. Thin… . . . → Read More: Christ-Awareness

Self-Awareness

Come to Me . . . —Matthew 11:28God intends for us to live a well-rounded life in Christ Jesus, but there are times when that life is attacked from the outside. Then we tend to fall back into self-examination, a habit that we thought was gone. Self-aw… . . . → Read More: Self-Awareness

Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

When he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich —Luke 18:23The rich young ruler went away from Jesus speechless with sorrow, having nothing to say in response to Jesus’ words. He had no doubt about what Jesus had said or what it … . . . → Read More: Have You Ever Been Speechless with Sorrow?

Are You Discouraged or Devoted?

. . . Jesus . . . said to him, ’You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have . . . and come, follow Me.’ But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich —Luke 18:22-23Have you ever heard the Master say something very di… . . . → Read More: Are You Discouraged or Devoted?

Does He Know Me . . . ?

He calls his own . . . by name . . . —John 10:3When I have sadly misunderstood Him? (see John 20:11-18 ). It is possible to know all about doctrine and still not know Jesus. A person’s soul is in grave danger when the knowledge of doctrine surpas… . . . → Read More: Does He Know Me . . . ?