Usually, we think of “having faith” as simply “trusting, believing.” And while that is true, it can be incomplete if we forget that, as Christians, we are also joined to Christ as our Bridegroom. In other words, there is a real relationship with Him—the living Christ—that is at stake. It is not just a matter of possessing correct content of what we […]
Scripture & Thought Philippians 4:8 – “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” I watch the evening news and I’m convinced they should no longer call it […]
Scripture & Thought Isaiah 52:7 – How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! Missionary George Smith died on his knees praying […]
Scripture & Thought Judges 6:6 – “So Israel was reduced to starvation by the Midianites. Then the Israelites cried out to the LORD for help.” John Wesley said, “Give me a hundred men who love God with all their hearts and fear nothing but […]
1 Corinthians 16:13 — “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.” A few years ago, Hawaiians were preparing for a huge storm that supposedly would devastate their state. It was coming directly toward them. But then it took a hard turn. In the end, there still was some bad weather, but […]
This week, I’ve been thinking about what God might be doing in and through us. I mean, how has God been working in your heart and mind while we’ve been having all this “extra” time on our hands, etc? In other words. . .What’s your story of faith? What has God been trying to teach […]
With all that has been going on in our world these past few weeks, my mind has been on overload. Has yours? I have found myself doing a lot of thinking and praying for God’s direction for myself, and for our church. I was drawn to a book by Dallas Willard, Life Without Lack, that really gave […]