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 [...]
Why Life Might Be Moving Slow
If you're even a little bit of a Bible-studier than you're familiar with the example James uses in describing the power of our tongue. He said, "A bit in the mouth of a horse controls the whole [...]
More Precious Than Gold
There's always a lot of discussion about our monetary system, and those who have invested in gold have seemingly made a wise decision because its value continues to increase. But there is one commodity apparently far [...]
Why Do We Keep Judging?
In his letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul made an interesting statement: "But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, [...]
Is God For Us or Against Us?
Interesting question: Is God for us or against us? I'm assuming you immediately answered that in your heart (or maybe even out loud) with a big YES, of course He's for us! Isn't this the core [...]
Let’s Talk About Halloween
I am a contributing writer for The Inspired Woman, a ministry based in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is a group of women in ministry who share personal, practical, and ministry-related ideas, devotionals, and more. One of [...]
Want To Make Jesus Marvel?
When Jesus marvels at anything, we should sit up and pay attention. In the story of the centurion who wanted Jesus to heal his servant, the Bible says Jesus heard his request and marveled at his [...]
Choose, Chose, Chosen
"For many are called, but few are chosen" (Matthew 22:14). This may be one of the most questioned scriptures of all time. In fact, at a particular event I speak at regularly, a question about this [...]
Check Your Heart
Jesus said, "The words that I speak to you are spirit and they are life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning who they were who did not [...]
I Think Myself Happy
What amazes me about this story most is what Paul said first. When permitted to speak, he stepped forward and declared, "I think myself happy, King Agrippa..." (Acts 26:2).
My Decisions Determine My Destiny
Purpose, destiny, whatever you want to call it, we all have one. But what most people don't realize is that we play a bigger role in that than we realize. Psalm 119:109 says, "My life is continually [...]
We Aren’t Bugs
If you live in West Texas, you've been invaded by moths at least once in your life. Thankfully, I'm not one who is freaked out by their fluttering, dusty selves-- but they can be irritating. One [...]
New Motto: Like Jesus, Like Us
You've got to love the Apostle Paul. He walked in divine humility and confidence--at the same time. In his letter to the Galatians, he opened with this greeting: "Grace to you and peace from God the Father [...]
Don’t Ignore
Throughout God's Word, we find natural examples to help us understand spiritual principles. One such example is found in Hebrews, Chapter Six. The Bible says if the earth drinks in the rain and then produces a good [...]
Forgive… Don’t Just Say It
As a parent, I've told my children it's not always what you say, but what you do. Anyone can say the right thing, but what are they doing or thinking? For example, when I was growing up, my [...]
The Best Way to Defend Yourself
I hate it when I feel like I need to defend myself, don't you? No matter who it is, if there's been a misunderstanding or judgment error, it's natural to want to defend yourself, but I [...]
