Love & Other Good Fruit
“We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.” 1 John 4:16 NLT God’s Love for Us “For we know how dearly God loves us, because...
Distance Learning
“In the same way, we can see and understand only a little about God now, as if we were peering at his reflection in a poor mirror; but someday we are going to see him in his completeness, face-to-face. Now all that I know is hazy and blurred, but...
Evil Spirits & “Ghost” Stories
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire” Matthew 3:11 KJV It’s Halloween. So it seems like a good time...
Recalculating…
“You are my God. Show me what you want me to do,and let your gentle Spirit lead me in the right path.” Psalm 143:10 CEV “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him,who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28...
Following the Road Map
“I will point out the road that you should follow.I will be your teacher and watch over you.” Psalm 32:8 CEV “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Psalm 37:23 NLT We are all on a journey. God has a plan in...
How to Stay Tuned In to God
“Whoever belongs to God hears what God says.” John 8:47 NIV Jesus said that those who belong to God hear His voice. If we have accepted Christ as God’s Son and have made Him Lord of our lives, then we are God’s children and we will hear what He...
Will God Really Give Me My Heart’s Desires?
“Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 ESV The Promise When I was a kid I wanted superpowers. I prayed and prayed, hoping God would give me the ability to fly or move things with my mind or run really fast....
How to Pass the Test
“You have put us to the test, God;as silver is purified by fire, so you have tested us.” Psalm 66:10 GNT It’s Final Exam time at the college where I teach, and this part of the semester is always full of anxiety for students and faculty alike. None of...
Frozen and Waiting for Power
“The breath of God produces ice, and the broad waters become frozen.” Job 37:10 NIV This past week was a cold one for a lot of us. Where I live we had record-breaking low temperatures, ice and snow, multiple water-main breaks, and days without power. As I looked over...
The Wisdom of Yoda
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding . . .” Proverbs 3:13 NIV As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I thought it was about time I did a Star Wars post. And who better for us to learn from than the Jedi master himself. Throughout the...