Bible 101
Want to learn more about the Bible? about God? about Jesus? Dig into these resources for the basics.
Read. Write. Worship.
Sometimes I feel too busy to read my Bible. But I came across this passage about God’s expectations for the kings of Israel, men…
Grace = “no way!” love
There are many helpful ways to define the word grace. I grew up reciting, “Grace is undeserved love.” Others have suggested that grace is…
With God’s help, you can change
Psalm 51 is famously a song and prayer of repentance. I encourage you to read all 19 verses. God had allowed King David’s life…
God holds the cards
What do these four kings have in common: David, Charlemagne, Caesar, and Alexander? These are the kings of hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs in…
The cross—A compilation
One of my favorite parts of being a pastor is having the time to pull on the threads of the Bible. Every few days,…
Almost sunk
In yesterday’s devotion, we discussed the massive work Noah’s family dedicated for decades building the ark. The ark was so huge it could fit…
Rising above
Have you experienced the Ark Encounter in Kentucky? It’s near impossible to walk through this built-to-size replica of Noah’s ark without being in awe….
When we stop practicing
Years ago, a student who had graduated from the Christian high school where I taught shared that she was struggling with her faith. “Don’t…
Your pain plan: Dial 5-1-1
The next time you’re in pain, I would advise you to dial 5-1-1. That’s my shorthand way of reminding you to open your Bible…
What will I look like?
Do you remember when you were a child and saw a present under the Christmas tree and tried to figure out what was in…
Grow in God’s wisdom
“Hear this, all you peoples; listen, all who live in this world, both low and high, rich and poor alike: My mouth will speak…
Naked & no shame
It is the kind of verse that makes children snicker. Or it makes groomsmen giggle. Maturity doesn’t always accompany age. “Adam and his wife…