Have you ever had a day that simply did not go in the direction you expected? We all have, and sometimes it can feel like the world is actually working against you. Typically, those feelings come from our disappointment and frustration, but occasionally, we really are on the receiving end of the world’s animosity, or experiencing the results of sin in the world. It is […]
The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon leap like a calf, Sirion[b] like a young wild ox. […]
I confess, I am one of those people who loves logic puzzles. I think it goes back to my childhood when my father would use them to get me to go to sleep, or to be quiet in the car. He would say, “Charlie, I will give you 50 cents if you can answer this,” and then there would be some mental puzzle about two […]
I just finished watching Christian comedian Tim Hawkins in his video “I’m No Rockstar” with my family. What a wonderful experience. The comedy was extremely funny and left all of us crying from laughter at least once during the performance. It was wonderful to laugh with the family and enjoy something positive together. I am glad to see an example of someone who can offer a […]
If you are struggling to find victory in your life, you may want to take a look at your relationships. You may be battling a persistent sin, or trying to make it through a challenging time. You may even feel like your relationship with God has reached a plateau and you desire a deeper more powerful walk of faith. If this is you, have you […]
Our church youth leader shared a quick devotional at our youth event yesterday reminding us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. He asked us to consider how the community we share with one another makes us strong and encouraged us to find joy in the event we were at. As I reflected on his comments, I realized that I had already been […]
The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command. – 1 Chron. 12:32 The sons of Issachar understood the times. What a powerful declaration. Not only did they have a grasp on the season in which they lived, but they also knew what Israel […]