Solid truths that transform lives
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved my self-esteem. The above words were recently spoken by my son, referencing our modern-day approach to God’s mercy. Sadly, Joshua’s rendition of the well-known hymn seems more in keeping with how most of us view grace. We make it more about us as the recipient than Jesus as … [Read more…]
Life comes with challenges. There are physical ailments, relational struggles, emotional trials, and even doubts concerning ourselves and what we believe to be true. All of these obstacles require effort to overcome. Or to move through with at least a semblance of grace — a grace that comes readily from a Savior who has promised … [Read more…]
This morning I read the following quote by Michele Cushatt: The journey of faith seldom follows predictable steps. Ain’t that the truth? Instead, faith bids us step into illogical and often unreasonable places. I’ve lost count of the times I have irreverently sighed to my heavenly Father, “Surely, You cannot be serious.” But He was. … [Read more…]
Jonathan said to the young man bearing his armor, “Come, let us cross over to the outpost of these uncircumcised men. Perhaps the LORD will work on our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.”His armor-bearer replied, “Do all that is in your heart. Go ahead; I am … [Read more…]
There is no sound louder than a captive set free. When I recently stumbled across these words on a random blog, I couldn’t help but pause to reread them. There is no sound louder than a captive set free. Freedom has a voice. And seldom is it a quiet one. When a person who has … [Read more…]
You don’t have to look far to see signs of distress and brokenness in our country. Churches, homes, schools, and neighborhoods (all places that should be considered safe havens) are now places to be vigilant and on guard. Mass shootings and violent protests, looting and gang wars, and domestic abuse. These are all realities of … [Read more…]
“There is one thing I do know: I was blind, but now I see!” Such was the response of the man Jesus gifted with sight. Eyes blind since birth now darted about, taking in every blossoming tree and fluffy cloud. Voices in the crowd matched faces now crystal clear. Colors burst forth with vibrancy beyond … [Read more…]
I was met with a delighted squeal and immediately wrapped in the warmest of hugs as soon as the front door opened. Utter happiness exuded from my hostess as she ushered me into her home and proceeded to exclaim how good it was to see me, how thankful she was that I had stopped by … [Read more…]
Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people. I say this because some ungodly people have wormed … [Read more…]
A crowd of dusty feet trampled into her foyer, each pair needing to be washed and refreshed. Then those same feet crossed over into the living area and reclined as His voice began to teach about love and grace and kingdom treasures within the souls of men. That same crowd arrived with rumbling stomachs. So, … [Read more…]