Don’t give up!
Today’s magnificent oak is a testament to the hardiness and endurance of yesterday’s seed. In times of trouble, distress, or uneasiness we learn to hold on and to seek re... »
Volume 27.03 | March 2026
Still waters
Have you ever walked by a lake that was so still you could see the reflection of the surrounding mountains and trees on its surface? It’s one of the most beautiful and pe... »
He is risen indeed!
The approach of Easter is a wonderful time to review the accounts of Jesus’ resurrection and to meditate on the eternal redemption He obtained for us through His sacrific... »
Living hope
I was thinking recently about death. I was curious to see what the Bible had to say about this and found some amazing things. Death, it turns out, is the direct result of... »
The life-giving power of Jesus
I want to share a story that illustrates the life-giving and redemptive power of Jesus. In the seminars I teach to graduating students, I always invite them to pray with... »
And then … the seventh day
“He is born. The baby is born!” Oh, what joy we felt! The delivery had gone well and without complications. We were on our way home to enjoy life. I smiled at my wife and... »
Finding peace after loss
Life is often a struggle, and though there are seasons of happiness, there are also seasons of uncertainty and pain. My husband died suddenly at age 42. I was 37 years ol... »
Our disaster
Recently enough that it still feels fresh, our area was hit with unprecedented flash flooding that took the lives, livelihood, and homes of many. Communities reeled at th... »
Alleviating Worry
Question: Sometimes I feel like I’m being overcome with worries. What can I do to stop worrying so much? Answer: Who doesn’t worry sometimes? We worry about what’s going... »
God’s unseen protection
One Sunday morning, we were preparing to head out the door for a weekly Sunday school class we host in a very poor and underprivileged area on the outskirts of our city.... »
Grace for today, tomorrow, and the future
It is human nature to worry about the future at times. You cannot know the future, but you can trust that I know the future and the plans I have for your life, which will... »