Closing the Distance: A Race You Can’t Afford to Lose
“Then he said to Jesus, ‘Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.’” Luke 23:42-43 In one of the most thrilling finishes in marathon history, American runner Nathan Martin chased down the leader in the final […]
Is God Fair?
Have you ever found yourself saying, “that’s not fair!” When suffering is undeserved or when we see others receive what seems like more (or less) than they deserve? I recently heard someone say, “God is fair,” and I was curious about what the Bible says about this statement. You see, in our human minds, fairness […]
The Four Lies Satan Told Eve: Do We Still Believe Them Today?
In the Garden of Eden, Satan didn’t barge in with horns and a pitchfork. He slithered in with questions about the trustworthiness of God. My friend, Satan was a cunning liar about God thousands of years ago, and he still is now. “Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which […]
Is Trust In God—Trust At All—If It Is Less Than 100%?
I recently heard Dr. Pat Briney say, “If our trust in God is not 100%, then it is not trust at all.” Wow—is this really true? Imagine lowering yourself into a couch you secretly doubted will hold you. You perch on the very edge, muscles tight, back straight, anxiously awaiting its failure. Your conversation is […]
What Will Heaven Be Like?
After publishing the devotional “Who Did God Make Hell For?” a reader asked me to write a devotional about what heaven will be like. Ah, what a joy it is to study God’s Word and uncover the remarkable future we have to look forward to! I admit, I’ve allowed my imagination to take some liberties […]
The Beauty of Unity: Running Together in Christ
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Psalm 133:1 One of the greatest joys of organizing and directing ultramarathon races is watching ordinary people accomplish what once seemed impossible. That truth shone brightly at the 10th Annual Racing for Daylight 12-Hour Ultra. The relaxed atmosphere invites people […]
The Only Heaven for the Unsaved; The Only Hell for the Saved
I recently heard a missionary to Kenya make this profound statement: For the unsaved, this earth is the only heaven they will ever experience; for the saved, this earth is the only hell we will ever experience. I was blown away by this thought! But it’s so true. Every person on earth, both believer and […]
Good Health for Body and Soul
A reader wrote to me and asked: For me, being a type 2 diabetic, the balance between food, scales, and exercise is difficult. I want to handle it God’s way. I hate how I am with all this. It’s a battle each day. I would like to know how to have a healthy relationship with […]
Creating a “No Worry Zone” Won’t Cure Spiritual Anxiety
In a recent news article, a lady described years of relentless anxiety. Finally, she made a simple boundary based upon a recommendation from her therapist called the “6:30 PM rule.” From 6:30 PM until the next morning, worrying was strictly off-limits. At first, it felt impossible, then strangely freeing. Evenings became lighter. Sleep improved. The […]
Biblical Wealth-Building
In a world that often equates success with the endless accumulation of physical assets, the Bible offers a countercultural blueprint for growing wealth—one aligned with God’s Divine purpose. Rather than being enslaved by chasing riches for their own sake, the Bible teaches us that true prosperity flows from loving obedience to God. Biblically, growing wealth […]