Why Do We Stray?
When I hear the word stray, I think of a lost dog– one who doesn’t have a home, a wanderer looking for its next meal.
And then I think about people […]
God of Another Chance
He's the God of another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance. And another chance...
The Work of Faith & Power
Who doesn’t need more faith and more power? I think we all do. At any given time, we can face challenges that require us to take a deep […]
Greater Grace
“And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all” (Acts 4:33).
Great […]
Why Does God Care?
I remember the first time I read Psalm 8 and the question David asked God: “What is man that you are mindful of him, […]
Mundane, Ho-Hum, and the Trap
I recently stumbled upon a word that made me take a second look. The word was mundane.
I figured it meant ordinary, routine, blah, or […]
How Grateful are You?
Greetings can tell you a lot about a person. A friend of mine always answers, “How are you?” with “Grateful.” And another always answers with: “Better than most […]
What You Say is What You See
Until recently I had never given much thought to the word echo. I knew what it meant– an echo is a sound heard again […]
Who Are You Running From?
I recently listened to a podcast by Steven Furtick and he said something I could relate to: Everyone’s running from something or somebody. Even if that somebody is […]
Your Belief System Matters
Satan knows how we see ourselves is a key element to our relationship with God. His goal is to get us to re-think EVERYTHING about God, about life, […]
Finding a Faith to Live By
When I was preparing for Facing the Mirror to be […]
Don’t Be Afraid to Show Weakness
Do you remember the story about the man with the withered hand?
The Bible says Jesus went into a synagogue and noticed a man with a weakness. His hand […]
A Word We Need
If you asked me today what my favorite movie is, it might depend on the week. But one that is up there at the top is “I Can […]
What You Consume Matters
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network
I grew up with a disorder called hypoglycemia. Basically, it was […]
Consider Your Mirror
I recently had the opportunity to minister to a group of ladies at a women’s conference. I shared with them from 2 Corinthians 3:18, which says, “But we all, […]
Why You Need to Know Who You Are
When I think back to my teenage years, I cringe a little at how silly my problems felt at the time. But sadly, because I wasn’t saved and […]
Does God Put Too Much on Us?
As I was driving one day, I saw a sign in front of a church that said, “God will not give you more than you can handle.” When […]
Help Me Understand Suffering
I have always resisted any teaching that insinuates God causes our sufferings in this life. The first reason is because I’ve always only known Him as a deliverer– […]
