Who is God?
How can we know what God is like? He tells us in the Bible and shows us every day through the people and blessings around us. Even in our struggles, God reveals his love for us because he’s overflowing with grace and forgiveness, and he sent his Son, Jesus, for us!
Jesus is God’s greatest gift
Sometimes you need about 40 years to really understand a Bible passage. That’s what happened with me and James 1:17. Ever since I was…
Why does God wait?
Why doesn’t God just end injustice? If our Father knows about all the unfair things that happen in our communities and in our lives,…
The insulting and amazing birth of Jesus
Has anyone ever offered you a breath mint? Even though they are giving you a gift, free of charge, there is something rather humbling…
School of grace
Eventually we all must navigate how to discipline those who are under our authority when they need a change in behavior. What I know…
God doesn’t mind
Of the many things I love about Jesus’ mother, near the top of the list are the lyrics to her famous song: “My spirit…
God’s true north
How certain are you—right now—of direction? Try this: Can you point straight north? Go ahead and point. Now check your compass app on your…
Baby Yoda and baby Jesus
Have you ever heard of Baby Yoda? He is the adorable character from Disney’s show the Mandalorian, the little guy who turned into an…
Unlike any other name
Psalm 54:1,2 says, “Save me, O God, by your name; vindicate me by your might. Hear my prayer, O God; listen to the words…
Jesus > Hallmark
Why do you suppose Hallmark Christmas movies have become so popular? These low-budget, incredibly predictable, big-city-girl-falls-for-small-town-guy-with-great-hair films have taken over the holiday broadcast schedule…
Everything good is a gift
I recently texted my mom about the day of my birth. November 18, 1980. Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Clifton Avenue (I was born at home). My…
God’s good!
In my office you’ll find an ancient scroll snatched from the fires of hell (or, perhaps, created by a local artist with some paper…
Everything good is from God
When I was a kid, my mother insisted I write a thank-you card for every birthday, Christmas, and graduation gift I got. As a…