Ephesians 1:20–21 As I was growing up, I cherished my independence and couldn’t stand being told what to do. My parents, knowing I valued my liberty, showed great wisdom when …
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Most pastors have received an email like the one I recently found in my inbox. Someone was looking for a new church. They had explored our website and even attended …
I want to be more like Jesus. But as I encounter Jesus through Scripture, I’m often convicted that I have a very long way to go….
1 Corinthians 3:1–11 Growing up is important. We don’t have much control over the physical process of maturing – our bodies grow and change and get older whether we want …
1 Corinthians 11:27–30 As I digested the words of 1 Corinthians 11:27–30, I felt a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I was aware of a weight hanging …
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Time for cake: Celebrating new life in Jesus
by ContributorColossians 2:12–15, 3:1–4 There was something about the Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting that immediately impressed me. My friend had invited me to attend because he would be receiving his …
Isaiah 6:1–4, 6 Seraphim are impressive beings! Can you imagine six-winged creatures so powerful the sound of their voices makes a building shake? I’ve been to rock concerts where the …
John 4 The men stopped talking and stared at the distance; a few of them looked at the ground. She was alone, and her hair was long and untied. She …
Abram and his wife Sarai were childless. Sarai was 89 years old. What are the chances a woman unable to bear children throughout her entire life would bear a child …
God will use us in more ways than we can see or understand, as we allow his Holy Spirit to do his work, slowly carving and reshaping our lives and …
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The little boy who went all in: A story of whole-hearted worship
by ContributorJohn 6:5–13 The other night, I asked two smart little boys if they could recall a story from the Bible where a child did a beautiful thing for Jesus. Their …
James 5:17, 1 Kings 18:16–19:18 Elijah was “a man just like us,” according to James 5:17. Yet, when I think of Elijah, I typically think of his daring feats atop …
Deuteronomy 33:12 As I write this article, my wife and I are eagerly anticipating the birth of our second child. As we schedule our days and weeks, it’s increasingly difficult …
Matthew 28:5–6 As a father of three children, aged seven and under, I love the lessons I learn by seeing life through my kids’ eyes. Such was the case when …
John 8:9-11 They had already finished when we rushed the room. But it didn’t matter. Everything was still in place and there was no question. John jumped up faster than …