God’s Measuring Stick
Who doesn't like to get gifts? I have occasionally been the person who has had a hard time receiving gifts, but that's not to say I don't like getting them. What I mean is, we often feel [...]
How Long Does God Punish Us?
This was a question I received recently. Without knowing anything else, the question alone broke my heart because I was reminded how I once felt when I believed the same thing. I was young in my [...]
Loved Every Day of the Year
This article first appeared on The Christian Broadcasting Network | I was born on February 13, 1969 — so if you do the math, this is the big 5-0, a birthday most would dread. I’ve chosen [...]
The Dog Doesn’t Care About Scripture
I have a good friend who is going through a trial. As she shared some of the detail with me, I asked how she was handling the obvious thoughts of fear. She said, "Well, I'm quoting [...]
Why The Right Path Matters
Probably one of the most difficult instructions in the Bible is "...walk by faith and not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7). In his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul encouraged the believers with this truth, "It's what [...]
Is God in Control of Everything? Part 3
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 We've been addressing the troublesome question: Is God in control of everything? Let’s be clear what we’re talking about… Everything is a BIG word. It describes the total [...]
Is God in Control of Everything? Part 2
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 I asked this question in last week’s post, and came to the conclusion that no, God is not in control of everything that happens. Jesus Himself helps substantiate [...]
Is God in Control of Everything? Part 1
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 You hear this sometimes... when a tragedy has happened, or something is unexplainable: "Well, you know God has a reason... He's in control of everything that happens..." Is [...]
Go Ahead, Unload On God
I don't know what your routine is, but mine looks a little like this: 1. Up early between 5:00 and 6:00 every morning2. Fix a cup of coffee3. Find my glasses (so I can focus)4. Sit [...]
Pride and Pinball
Have you ever played a real game of pinball? Not the virtual kind on a computer or xBox, but the stand-up, hold the sides of the table, real pinball? Or maybe stood on the side and [...]
Pray The Word
In 2010, we learned first-hand the importance of knowing and praying God's Word over your situation. In fact, I believe it's what saved our son's life. When he was given a 50/50 chance of survival after [...]
Insecurity Has Many Forms
Ok, so I have to confess, I enjoy watching certain competition TV shows (not most, just some). One of my past favorites was DesignStar on HGTV. It was clean television and I was intrigued with how they came up [...]
You Can’t But He Can
Have you ever wished you could go back and change something? I'm certain you have. Who hasn't? Whether small or large, regrets can be discouraging. "If only I could go back and change [such and such], [...]
Finding Real Life
How do people live without God? I recently encountered this on two very different levels. My husband and I were asked to minister to a family going through a crisis. When we arrived, it was quickly [...]
Righteousness Revelation
I was recently visiting with a respected minister friend of mine and the subject of righteousness came up. He said, "I think Malachi 4:2 is the best righteousness scripture in the whole Bible. You know what [...]
From the Wells of Salvation
"Therefore with joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation" (Isaiah 12:3). A young man recently visited our church. I was told that he had given his heart to Jesus in one of our [...]
Out of Strength? Read This
Here's a confession you should make daily: "I have been enabled and endued with Christ's strength to recover and increase in every area of my life!" When we read the encouragement Paul issued to believers in Ephesus, [...]
