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…

We get far more excited when a friend visits than when we spend time with God. Why? When were you last bursting with joy for the opportunity to drink coffee and listen to God through His Word?

What do we do when what Jesus asks of us is hard? Do we forget what he’s already done? Let’s set the context for the story when Jesus Feeds the 5000.

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.…

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Day after day they continue to speak; night after night they make him known. They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard. Yet their message has gone throughout the earth, and their words to all the world. Psalm 119:1-4…

Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires. Instead, give yourselves completely to God… use your whole body as an instrument to do what is right. Romans 6:12-13 (NLT) You may know that I’m sometimes slow to catch on. Because of this character trait, God often repeats…

God’s hand assigned the section I worked for World Vision at the Hillsong Concert. I call this a God-incidence.

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will about in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 (NIV) Today I share this benediction by Margaret Scott, Pastor at the United Methodist Church in Fairport, NY. (original source unknown)   May God…

God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now. Titus 2:11-12 (MSG)   I don’t often find myself in Titus.   I…