It’s not odd, it’s God!
My friend Michael has a favorite saying for when God does something inexplicable in answer to prayer: It’s not odd, it’s God. For some months, Michael and a few others of... »
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The parable of the Sower
When speaking to the multitudes, Jesus often taught them in parables, seemingly simple stories about everyday events, circumstances and concepts that His listeners could... »
Let the water do the work
When I was young, my mom would ask me to help with the household chores. Sometimes I was reluctant, my focus still on my unfinished tower of blocks. But I would try to pu... »
The tangled bird
My wife and I were walking in a grassy field in Australia. We passed a fence that enclosed some horses calmly grazing, when suddenly we heard a pitiful racket. A small sp... »
Dwelling in His presence
Your work and life on earth is but for a moment in comparison to the infinite span of eternity. Your earthly sojourn is an opportunity for spiritual growth and to make ch... »
Let’s build bridges
When it comes to relationships, we can choose to build walls or to build bridges. Our biggest challenges in life often come in the form of loving our neighbor as we love... »
Seize the Moment
A desire to do good, to make a difference, and to find purpose in life seems to be an inbuilt compass for most of us. However, it’s easy to minimize the little acts of ki... »
Walking in the love of Christ
In the book of 1 John we read the short but profound statement that “God is love” (1 John 4:8). John goes on to explain that “in this the love of God was made manifest am... »
Successful relationships
A stray dog moved into the Smiths’ neighborhood the same day the Joneses moved in next door, and the dog immediately began to wreak havoc, scrounging in trash cans and te... »
A different kind of love
When I was a child, “love” was one of my favorite words. I remember ending any letter that I wrote with the words “I love you so so so much!” I felt love from my family,... »
Give love by receiving love
The Bible says we are to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. But what about letting our neighbor love us as he loves himself? This is difficult for many of us. We con... »
An unexpected text
Sometimes we find ourselves in a place where we can be a blessing to others, serve those in need, and share the gospel. Perhaps you are part of a mission that benefits yo... »
She didn’t have to
Every year, I get a letter from a woman who I knew for about six months over a decade ago. When we met, I felt like my life was on fire. I had four young kids, we had jus... »