We are God’s masterpiece, both individually and as a community of believers. The church is God’s ongoing 24/7 project to reshape the world to resemble His beautiful kingdom. The church is not a location or time of worship but a diverse community of believers living in unity.

God promises to love, support and care for us our whole lives. Sometimes hindsight allows us to see Him in action and grow our trust that God will keep these promises. He often uses people in our faith communities to show His love.

I lift up my eyes to the hills – from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! Psalm 121:1-2 (NLT) This verse has always inspired me. I love nature and see God revealing Himself in all of creation. Sunrises, mountain views, any kind of water –…

For you granted [your Son] authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. John 17:1,4,19(NIV) Jesus had authority…

I heard this song for the first time in church this morning – Let Them See You by Colton Dixon. The song beautifully expresses the hope I wrote about in Don’t Follow My Example. Here are two YouTube links. The first is a Laura Daigle cover which makes the song a universal prayer that any of us could say. The…

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself…

Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows. Isaiah 1:17 (NLT) I met a young man named Tommy at the Dunkin’ Donuts. Don’t spread rumors. We were only together 2 hours. He opened the door as I entered, but grunted at my “thank…

Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 (NLT)   You’re not crazy.   I did recently write about this same verse and our need to enter God’s presence with calm spirits. However, study in the beliefs of ancient society unveiled a new perspective.   The psalm was written when people believed that…

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Amen Revelation 1:5-8 (NIV) They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as…

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) I can’t help myself. I make judgments based on appearance. Are…