The offer of freedom to indulge our every whim is only as free as all the other offers we don’t believe. Those who taste its […]
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When we see the spectacular in Jesus’ ministry we desire to be participants in it, often without appreciating the implications of participation. You will […]
When we feel far from God, restoring intimacy seems doomed to failure. We feel like prisoners, devoid of life. Sometimes the Lord has brought us […]
Becoming a living sacrifice does not come easily. Self does not go to the cross willingly. Living sacrifices are those who have surrendered their all […]
Many think prayer should be dignified as if God would take offence at our saying what we really felt. I yell out to my God […]
It is easy to see the darkness creep in. It is harder to admit the reason: We like it that way. They have become callous and have […]
I can find the urgency of a task so great that I struggle to stop. I can be driven by the expectations of others, or […]
When pressured we reveal who we are. I waited patiently for the Lord … He lifted me out of the pit of despair. Psalm 40v1-2 David was […]
God sees corruption throughout the world, even among his people. God looks down from heaven … to see if anyone is truly wise, if anyone seeks God. […]
If we spend time with God we are filled with his light. That light spreads to the dark corners of our souls. Hidden areas will […]
Why does the Lord leave salvation to the last minute? It seems we live in frustration. Then suddenly all is turned around. What we don’t […]
How do we cope with the encroaching darkness of our culture? I see the darkness most plainly through the world of film. Watch movies that […]
We place our self-esteem on achieving numbers in what our culture values. The Lord reassures us that His affection does not lie there. Do I […]
Standing tall with God is developed through fearful times where we are tempted to run to a place of safety. (Psalm 11-Message) God’s business is […]
What are the knock on effects from God rescuing us? Psalm 116 shows God’s rescue begins a process for developing trust in God. The Psalmist […]