Do you need encouragement today? Are you a broken one? Do you feel that you are beyond the reaches of repair?
Then this story of Ruth was written down just for you.
Undoubtedly, these two distinct events—one of biblical history, and one of that future promise still to be fulfilled—are intrinsically connected. Just as that day of Pentecost ushered in the church age, could Pentecost also be that same, set apart feast day, for completing the church age?
This will not be an attempt to prove that point. But rather, to satisfactorily pose the possibility of such a time and event, with the correlation and complement of Bible scripture.
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you looking at someone who could really use a miracle? Maybe you have been attending church and reading your […]
In the meantime, we must remain true to the mandate we’ve been given: to be His Church, even in an anti-church generation of time.
And thankfully, God has provided us with everything we need—to be able to do and to be exactly who we’ve been called to be.
We—this world-wide, living church of Jesus Christ upon present earth—are here for some very specific reasons. This season of time has been granted and graced upon us, “for such a time as this.” For this time we now live in is like no other time before it.
But we need to ask ourselves a question. Who are we, really? And why are we here?
If you are finding yourself discouraged and overwhelmed—and if you are certain that you belong to Jesus Christ—I’m here to tell you that there is a real and realistic way to recharge. Refresh. Renew the newness in you.
It is a very special ministry—and it is vitally important.
It is vitally important, because what you have to offer people is literally a matter of life and death.
God, in His tender mercies, created a direct connection to Himself, through Jesus Christ.
Without God’s saving intervention, it was impossible.
But with God, all things really are possible.
And we were made possible. A people, once lost—now rescued from Sin and gathered together into His body, the Church.
There is no doubt that by now, you can feel it. Like a tidal wave approaching, we can certainly sense its rise. The looming darkness. The restlessness. The confusion. Every […]
At this critical time, when so many and so much is at stake, you and I must know our enemies within—as well as without—and effectively guard against them.
There is a Bible story we all know. We call it, “The Christmas Story.”
And as I take off the twinkly lights and tinsel, I hope to reveal the raw and real lives underneath. Real lives, with real hearts. People being challenged and changed, feeling lost and out of control. People waiting, people wondering—people with lives never to be the same.
People just like you.
Up. Imagine it. Christ Jesus—The Almighty King of Heaven and Earth—coming for His bride! Commanding her to “Come up here!” The Apostle Paul described the “rapture”—the catching up of the […]
I had covid last month. I wondered if this might happen eventually. But I consoled my heart by telling myself that it would be “just like the flu.” It wasn’t. […]
It was one of those rare, pivotal moments in time. When nothing really seems to make sense. Imagine yourself as one of those disciples there. Walking along, faithfully following behind […]
Imagine time. That undefinable, yet undeniable force of purpose and opportunity. Can you feel time, as it flows right past you? Think about it. In the few moments it has […]
Our world is so filled with suffering. It makes life seem like such a contradiction. No sane person would ever welcome suffering. Or pain. Or trouble. And yet, the suffering […]
What a word. It carries such a sound of strength. Say it. “Boldness.” The very word seems to hold such power. Now couple it with the Word of God, and […]
These days, so many of us just want to “get back to normal.” Right? You remember “normal.”
Not so long ago, your life was moving right along. Your work, your family, your trouble and challenges—it was your life. Your “normal.” And you’ll be happy to return to the familiarity of it.
Except you can’t.
The truth is, everyone has their moments of doubt—especially in the midst of hardship, or during what feels like a delay.
But here is another truth: The devil is not in the details. He has zero control over circumstances, and time.
God is the Lord over all. He is Lord over the details. And He is Lord over every measurement of time. Every moment.
And for God, nothing less than the perfect moment will do.
God is literally looking for—and hoping to find—some losers. Are you one of them?
Fear is always just beneath the surface of this last days world. It seems to be in every breaking news report. It’s big business.
But you are a Christian in this last days world. And you have no business just believing everything you may see or hear.
Today, you must see yourself as one critically needed in what is playing out before you: the culmination of God’s own purposes in Heaven and Earth. Will you be set apart for His purposes? God has great plans for you, if you’ll accept them.
Do you feel that your life has taken a wrong direction? When you find that life has taken you on an unexpected, unpleasant path, you can feel overwhelmed with disappointment […]
In the Bible, our path of faith as Christians is likened to a spiritual “race.” And if you have believed in Christ Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, you are in it. You, my friend, are in the race of a lifetime. And the way you run carries more significance and influence than any Olympic game.
God’s expectation for you isn’t that you simply show up and participate. You must run to win.
Do you ever feel like you’re living in an alternate universe? I know that I sure do. We are currently living here, in this world. But it can feel like […]
How would you feel if one day, you discovered that you were being lied to your whole life? What would you say if I told you that you have? You’ve […]
Are you suffering today? It’s part of every human experience. It can take you by storm. One day, things are fine—and the next, you find yourself thrashing in the waves, […]
If the “harvest” (of souls) is truly “plenteous” (great, ripe, or full) then why aren’t a lot more workers heading into the fields? After all, there’s plenty of work for everyone.
Could a lot of Christians today just rather stay unemployed? Are most of us uncaring, or unwilling to labor?
Is God really in control? The world feels like it is poised for self destruction—precariously far past the “point of no return.” How easy it is—even for Christians—to become discouraged […]
Despite having family around you, do you often feel alone?
If this is you, please keep reading—as I share what God has in mind for you, when it comes to family.
Are you feeling closed in, or that problems are coming at you from every side? Are you tired of feeling defeated?
Keep reading. I’m pretty sure this will be well worth your time.
You may be way past discouraged, and on the verge of giving up—on yourself, or on life. By now, you could even be numb to the pain, like someone slowly freezing to death out in the cold. No longer feeling—no longer caring about the dire conditions you are facing.
If this is speaking to you, then you are at a pivotal place.
You are a time traveler. Just as sure was the day you were born. Just as sure as there’s a small, blue planet you call home. Just as sure as […]
How should we view the last days, which are now undoubtedly here? Is there any clear direction for those of us who hope to make a real difference in this world? Are we too few? Are we too late? Are we too limited? And most importantly, where is God in all this?
“Who am I?”
Every person should stop and ask themselves this question. Because it must be answered.
Few of us fully understand who we really are—or even why we are experiencing this life on planet earth. This crucial information—and how we choose to respond to it—means the difference between obtaining our freedom, or remaining a prisoner.
It is the certain sound of the trumpet blast, reverberating across earth and sky. And before anyone can grasp the weight of it, or gasp in uncertain surprise, we will be changed. Everything will be changed—life, limb, and the destiny of all things.
In a moment. In the twinkling of an eye.
Life. It is amazing. A miracle, really, that we should find ourselves here and now upon planet earth. And it is even more amazing when we realize that we are […]
Am I the only one who feels like we’re all on a sinking ship? I’m often reminded of that tragedy of the ocean liner, Titanic, out on it’s maiden voyage […]
There is a story of us—all of humanity. The story of every man, woman and child ever invited to walk these shores of earth. This story—our story—begins somewhere beyond our […]
We rightfully attribute the power to God. But we tend to forget that this very same power is not only accessible to us, but is actually within us. Yes. The resurrection power—the very same power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead—lives in me, and it lives in you. Let’s take a look at the resurrection power within you, and how it affects who you are.
I hardly have to tell you that the world we live in is a fallen world. We can look at our familiar places—where we live, work, shop, or play—and everything […]
“If life is such a gift, then why does it feel like I’ve got the consolation prize?” It’s pretty easy to lose heart in what can easily be seen as […]
Do you have doubts that you could do something for God? Do you wonder what He might possibly find valuable in you? If He has already called you to be […]
Do you wish that you had more self-confidence? For many of us, self-confidence doesn’t come naturally. It seems to be this asset that other people just seem to have, and […]
I want to talk to you about your race. You may be thinking, “A race? Are you kidding? I can barely stand on my own two feet. I’m so out […]
There is a secret in the storm. I’m not talking about a surge of menacing weather—this is a storm that’s much more personal. It’s where the dark clouds of inward […]
Is this really what God had planned for His last days church? So many unfulfilled, struggling Christians. Our numbers are soaring. We’re plagued with inner conflicts—confusion, or ambivalence—all mixed in […]
Fearless. It’s a word that seems to be floating around quite a bit lately. Maybe it’s because we live in such fearful times, that people are determined to not fear. […]
Welcome to God’s world. He’s been expecting you. Do you feel like your life must be some sort of random accident? Or that you have little purpose among the billions […]
Your past is unavoidably part of your life. It may be painful, in many ways. Your past—that space of time, before you came to Christ. It’s landscape is littered with […]
Are you in a place where you feel as if no one can reach you? Allow me to peek in, and talk to you for just a minute. I have […]
Are you afraid? It’s not a subject that most of us are eager to talk about. But please stay with me. This is so important. We tend to avoid examining […]
At some point, it must have hit you. I know that it hit me. It starts with a realization of your helplessness, followed by feelings of worthlessness. And then, the […]
You need to put up a wall in your life. A tall, strong and reinforced wall. There are many references to walls in Christianity—and it’s usually about a wall that […]
Over 40 years ago, I made a near-fatal mistake. Sometimes an event takes place in life that is so extraordinary, it becomes a pivotal moment in time—where time seems to […]
Are you feeling a desperation—a hopelessness—that nothing will ever change? Do you feel like you’ve lost something—some part of yourself? Maybe the good part—the best part—from where you first began? […]
It can be beautiful, and exciting. It provides a life for each one of us. It protects us. It seems like we are free. But we are trapped within our humanity. It holds us against our wills.
Are you trying to be a “somebody?” But feeling like a “nobody?” Sometimes it seems like the entire world is having an identity crisis. So many people are trying to […]
I’ve had a pretty hard life. Not horrible—nothing like that. But hard. I have to tell you that I have also had a wonderful life, so far. And most of […]
There is an inner, little child within you—who wants to come to Jesus. Now before you dismiss this as psychobabble and click on out of here, take a look at […]
Do you ever find yourself nagged with the feeling that your life just doesn’t have much meaning? Or worth? Or purpose? It’s not that life doesn’t have any purpose—of course […]
If we are to have any possibility of reaching our promised land of rest, we need to think about where we are, who we are, and why. Without taking the time and effort to really ponder over these questions, we have little chance of withdrawing ourselves from the data trap that confronts us.
Do you ever feel like your life is being wasted? I struggle with this feeling sometimes. There are many days where I feel like I can barely keep up with […]
The world’s ever-changing point of view requires people to come up with all sorts of interesting (and scientific-sounding) explanations for the life we all currently experience. But no one agrees why billions of us live on this tiny blue speck, which is flying around out in the middle of nowhere, within the endless cosmos. Let that sink in for a minute.
What would you do to discover the other you? Yes, that’s right—the other you. The you that might have been. This is one of those places in time—or one of […]
“I never thought that God would let me end up like this.” That’s what I said to my husband after our road of hope came to its unexpected end. A […]
Can a Christian actually get to a place of complete, unquestioning obedience to God? Obedience—now there’s a word. Children don’t like the sound of it. And most adults don’t like […]
Are you critical of yourself? Do you seriously doubt that God can use you—even if He wanted to? I have news for you today: You are a chosen vessel. If you are born again by receiving Christ Jesus as your Savior, then you are one of God’s chosen vessels. Yes, you. Let’s look at some characteristics that you possess, as a chosen vessel.
Do you ever find yourself wishing for a place to hide? Some quiet place, away from your doubts and fears? A secure place—a strong place—that could help you, and hold […]
Do you feel like you have lost something—or missed something? Whatever this something may be, it affects your sense of purpose, or maybe even your sense of self. It would […]
The concept of being crucified with Christ is a life–and–death issue. You may be thinking that this is an overstatement, and I don’t blame you. Granted, the subject isn’t very […]