The Best Gift
How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not…
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Ministering Before the Lord
“Samuel was ministering before the Lord, a boy clothed with a linen ephod.” – 1 Samuel 2:18 I remember reading this verse one day, stopping a moment…
A Higher Standard
We love to ask God to vindicate us and prove others wrong—even if the “others” are fellow Jesus lovers. We get wounded by them, and…
When Passion Is Tested
Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your…
The Worth of a Soul
Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the…
Loving God and Loving Others
The Christian life is not selfish. It is one where we embrace two very important commands: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart…
Intimacy with God
And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth…
When the Lord Broods
During the dark, seemingly empty moments of my life—moments, too, when I can’ t make heads or tails of my situation– I remember the time…
Clothing Ourselves with Virtue
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. –Colossians 3:12 We should never get tired…