I was challenged by a non-believer to “verifiably prove God’s existence.” Though I cannot do this to my challenger’s satisfaction, I believe that knowing what you believe, and why, has value. Who am I? Belief that all things in this universe, throughout billions…
Psalm 77 I cried out to God for help; I cried out to God to hear me. When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; at night I stretched out untiring hands, and I would not be comforted. I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my…
Luke 12 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes…
Psalm 84 I have been asking a question of others that was presented to me a few weeks ago. I was looking to truly delve into my heart, my soul, to look for the answer. I thought asking others would help me find my answer, but it didn’t…
Genesis 1 There are days that I question everything. My choice of profession, getting married, staying married, having children, and raising children. More recently, I wonder about the state of the world and the state of human beings. Finances are a constant struggle as well as maintaining our home, my…
Romans 8:15-16 “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s…
Sometimes I sing a song without really thinking about it. Leeland’s song, Way Maker, has been getting a lot of playtimes on the radio and at my church. I was thinking of the lyrics and what they meant to me. What does way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper…
Recently, I was reminded of an encounter I had in my office with a young person, a couple of years ago. (It doesn’t matter if this person was male or female because we all have interacted with mean, hateful people.) There was an inner sadness in this young person…
Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” ~ Jesus…
I am helpless, but I am not hopeless. My hope is in our God. Our God, who sees you and He sees me. He sees us, and it is to Him I will ask. It is because of His Son, Jesus, that I am allowed to ask. It is because…
