The Powerful Practice of Waking Up Grateful
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 God is teaching me a life-changing truth: the power of waking up grateful. […]
Where Is Wisdom Really Found?
“But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ It cannot be purchased for gold, nor can silver […]
The Two Most Important Days of Our Life
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 Mark Twain once said that the two most important days in a person’s life are the day he is born and the day he finds out why he was born. The […]
Have You Been Born Twice?
Most parents never forget the instant their child entered the world, and Jesus used this very image, something every human being has in common, to describe the most important event that ever happens in our lives. Nicodemus was the kind of man who probably thought he had everything figured out. He was a Pharisee and […]
Come, Let Us Meet The Holy Spirit—Part 1
The Bible’s very first portrait of the Holy Spirit sparks my imagination. Before a single word of creation had been spoken, before light had broken the darkness, the Spirit of God was “hovering over the face of the waters.” (Genesis 1:2) The Hebrew word for “hovering” carries the image of a mother bird brooding over […]
Jesus, the Perfect Self-Expression of God the Father and Why It Matters for You
The Bible opens with four words: “In the beginning God.” (Genesis 1:1) Before anything else existed, God was already present and engaged in a powerful relationship. Genesis 1:1–3 allows us to catch a glimpse of it: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness […]
What Happens When A Christian Commits A Major Sin?
I recently received an honest question from a reader: “If a Christian commits adultery, can they be forgiven?” This question deserves a straight, Biblical answer. But before answering, we need to start where the Bible begins—with salvation and what happens when we are born again. So…what happens when we are born again? Every human is […]
Why Surrender Is More of a Privilege Than a Sacrifice
We often think about surrender in negative terms. For example, we’ve all experienced the kind of surrender that feels forced—and perhaps, to a lesser extent, the surrender that flows from gratitude. Which brand of surrender dominates our lives dictates the degree to which we have peace and satisfaction or…anxiety and fear. For example, I have […]
Who Is Your Greatest Inspiration?
Think about someone who has truly inspired you. Maybe it’s a mentor, a parent, a teacher, an athlete, or a close friend. What is it about them that moved you? Was it their character, their wisdom, their kindness, or the way they showed up when you needed help? I have a friend who is one […]
Navigating God’s Plan For Life
Probably one of the most often asked questions in the Bible studies I facilitate is, “How can I know God’s plan for my life?” We all want to know how to have God’s wisdom and His foresight in dealing with everyday situations and obstacles. And—God does not make this difficult for us! When we are […]