Making it Practical

Following Jesus in today’s world can be challenging. But living according to Jesus’ teaching is incredibly worthwhile. Call it life-changing.

Eastertide: Let the Little Children Come

Let the children come to me. Matthew 19:14

Children are so sweet and innocent! Why does Jesus say we need to become like children to enter His kingdom?

Eastertide: Celebrating Life After Resurrection

He is not here, but has risen. Luke 24:5

Did you know Easter is more than one day of candy, church, and great food? The Easter season celebrates the resurrection for 50 days. It’s a party! Come join!

Lent: Why Did Jesus Ride a Donkey?

We Come in Peace - Jesus riding a donkey signaled a peaceful entry

Jesus teaches the upside-down nature of His Kingdom’s peace and demonstrates His peace as King by riding a donkey. What is this counter-cultural peace?

Lent: Learning from Paul’s Prison Wilderness

Lessons from my migraine and vertigo wilderness challenge

We all face challenges in life, wilderness experiences. Let’s learn from the way the Apostle Paul handles his 2-year prison wilderness.

Lent: The Only Way Out is Through

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going - Helen Keller

We like shortcuts to the finish line, ways to make the journey easier. The devil offers Jesus a shortcut that avoids the pain and suffering. Jesus’ response?

Lent: Even Satan Can Quote Scripture

Satan tested Jesus in the wilderness. Satan is down 0 to 2.

When Satan quotes scripture to accuse or tempt, his voice can sound a lot like God’s. How can we tell the lie from the truth?

66 Hyperlinked Books: One Story that Leads to Jesus

Display of 63,779 Bible hyperlinks or cross-references

Do you find Bible reading, well… boring? Difficult? Prefer a devotion that spells it out? Me too! Then I joined a study group and caught fire. Here’s why…

Waiting for God: Certain, Receptive, Responsive

Waiting for God. In Hebrew this means intertwining your life with His.

Simeon intertwined his life with God. He waited expectantly for the Lord’s Messiah, certain to meet him during his lifetime. Let’s learn from his cameo in Luke.

Grateful to God for 2 Uncomfortable Calls

Grateful for the uncomfortable journey outside my comfort zone

People can influence our direction in life for good. Change is uncomfortable but often God-sent. Thank God for placing them in your path at the perfect time.

4 Benefits of Gratitude

4 benefits of gratitude

For Christians, gratitude means recognizing who God is and what He has done. God instructs us to give thanks because we benefit from the practice.

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