Troublesome Obedience Have you ever obeyed God, only to have the situation backfire? Does it feel unfair when obeying God lands you in hot water? Or when obedience appears to cause more trouble than disobedience? Trusting Christ as Savior does not solve all our...
Are You Growing Seasonal Fruit? The calendar says it’s fall. Here in South Florida, we call this season Summer Junior. Ha! But seasons are not limited to the calendar. We also experience less predictable seasons of fluctuating joy and sorrow, work and rest, and...
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self? As I moved into a new season of life this past year, I’ve grown more introspective. The song “Dear Younger Me,” by the contemporary...
“I See You” Says The God Who Sees Me I have a lovely neighbor who has a practice of greeting people in a special way as she walks around our community. Friends, neighbors, service people—it doesn’t matter. As soon as she spots someone, even from afar, she calls...
Why Should Christians Care About a Caterpillar Dying to Self? Many Christians are familiar with the example of a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly, illustrating new birth in Christ. It’s a gentle picture, often used with children. But few of us are...
Comfort in Discomfort Ever find yourself in a season of life when you’re hearing the same message repeated in several different sources? Maybe you read a Bible verse in your quiet time, then a day later you hear the same verse taught in a Bible study class, and...
Go Beyond Three - Consider the Fourth Answer to Prayer Yes, no, or wait. Most Christians are familiar with these three possible answers to prayer. But have you considered the fourth option? Think about the last survey you completed. Multiple-choice options on a...
Do We Spend More Time Praying to Bring People into Heaven or Keep Them Out? A friend raised this question in a conversation with me this week. Sounds like a silly thing to ask, right? As Christians, of course we pray for the salvation of unbelievers. We want...
The Power, Responsibility, and Blessing of Abiding What comes to mind when you hear the word vine? We might think of a vine as an ivy that clings to bricks or concrete. We may picture a twining vine, such as wisteria, that climbs by encircling a pole in a...
Living Rent-Free Who or what is living rent-free in your head? I recently read a news article about the growing trend of trespassers occupying vacant homes whose owners are away for extended periods. If the trespassers stay long enough, they may be able to...
Troublesome Obedience Have you ever obeyed God, only to have the situation backfire? Does it feel unfair when...
Are You Growing Seasonal Fruit? The calendar says it’s fall. Here in South Florida, we call this season Summer...
What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self? If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your...