“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.” Isaiah 30:18 I had an “aha” moment while reading that scripture. I have heard, and have said countless times, “Wait on…
We often think of blessings as a monetary increase, a long-awaited vacation, or front-row parking at the grocery store. I would gladly accept all of those blessings right now. But when we turn to Matthew 5:3–12, Jesus gives us a very different picture of what it means to be blessed.…
My burden for our children and youth has only grown in these last months. Now more than ever, we need to invest in the young men and women of our Nation. When I was a youth pastor, I noticed that most of my students wanted to use their voice, but…
“But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.” 1 John 1:7, KJV. God designed families to be one of the strongest forces for showing His love and design. However, the enemy attacks the family unit constantly—every day. Even the…
There are some days when you need a little bit of peace and quiet… and a little bit of fun. Disclaimer: This story is the exception, not the rule. As I write this, my daughter is throwing pumpkin seeds in the air. As they land on the floor, my son…
“I love your sanctuary, LORD, the place where your glorious presence dwells.” (Psalm 26:8, NLT) For just a few brief seconds my mom was distracted, and I was free. My short legs pumping, I dashed away, Caught up in my toddler fun, I did not see the long arm stretching…
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth” (I Timothy 2:4). “That person is so sinful that they will never come to God!” Although we would be reluctant to admit it, we sometimes categorize people as “savable” or “unsavable,” We base…
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (I Peter 4:10, ESV) Have you ever known someone with a true servant’s heart? They seem to always be busy helping others and delight in doing it. None of it is…
“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:41, ESV) Have you ever been tempted to do something you knew was questionable at best and something that you should probably totally avoid? As children, if our mom…