The Bible tells us that we can find freedom in Jesus but have you ever wondered what that means and how it feels? 1. What does it really mean to have freedom in Jesus? The kind of freedom Jesus gives flows out of God’s love… This is how God loved the world: He gave His…
We love celebrating Jesus’ resurrection but there’s a part of us that wants to look away when it comes to the Lord’s suffering and death. We don’t want to see ourselves running away in fear with the disciples. We don’t want to see ourselves standing in the crowd shouting, “Crucify Him.” We don’t want to…
Is it just me, or does it seem like the enemy of our souls is working overtime to keep us all anxious and afraid? Jesus said: “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and He will give you everything you need. So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to…
I often hear from people that they are struggling with feelings of fear and confusion as evil’s grip on the world appears to be growing ever stronger. Biblical truths that were once embraced by people are now being pushed aside in favor of beliefs that are blatantly and directly against God’s teachings and commands. And…
I had two great aunts growing up who believed that Jesus’ return was imminent. As I look around, I believe we can make the case that we should be watching the sky and listening for the trumpet blast. Throughout history, Christians have shared this belief. Yet, year after year the world continues, and because it…
Today’s chapter contains one of my favorite verses in the whole Bible. It’s one I cling to daily because it’s a promise that… gives me peace. removes my fear. fills me with hope. strengthens me when I feel weak. and provides a firm foundation for my faith. What is this powerful promise? Jesus Christ is…
It’s been an overwhelming year, hasn’t it? Even if you have only dealt with government health restrictions and regulations . . . it’s been a challenging season. Almost everyone I know is dealing with additional pain and problems that have left them feeling drained and discouraged. In addition, the constant messages of gloom and doom…
The first verse of Amazing Grace is: Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound;that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found,was blind but now I see. Many of us know the feeling of going from being lost to being found but what must it be like to go from blindness…
One of the most profound statements Jesus made during His earthly ministry is found in John 5: “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!” John 5:39 You and I can read the Bible from cover to cover day in and day out and we…
Who decides what is right and what is wrong? Is it the law? Does making something “legal” make it right? The Pharisees came to Jesus to trap Him with a question . “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife?” Mark 10:2 And Jesus uses the question to talk about a bigger and deeper…
Jesus is the greatest gift God has ever given to His creation. Through Jesus the lost are found, the broken are made whole, and the bound are set free. He is able to transform lives, heal broken hearts, and give people a purpose full of hope and promise. The Scripture from Genesis through Revelation gives…
What do you do when life is uncertain and you are struggling with feelings of vulnerability? It’s interesting to be living at a time of collective uncertainty. But the truth is … everyone experiences that vulnerable feeling from time to time. I can’t tell you how often I’ve thought about the words spoken by the…
How would you define the word “truth?” I always hate when the dictionary defines a word by using a variation of the word. Truth is: the quality or state of being true. that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality. a fact or belief that is accepted as truth. Of course, that…
I don’t know if you ever find yourself in this situation but if you’re a faith writer, like me, I’m guessing you do… Earlier this week, I wrote, You Need to Speak Truth, Life, and Victory, and I was all set to move on with a new post idea today. But the idea I had just…
I read this devotion by Louie Giglio the other day and it blessed me so much I wanted to share it with you. Jesus doesn’t just give you what you need; Jesus is what you need. Your heart was created by Him, for Him. You can fight and claw to gain the world, but without…
It’s hard for me to get my brain around the whole truth about Jesus. God. Creator. King. Alpha and Omega. Word Made Flesh. Savior. I AM. God Himself formed in a teenage girl. Born in poverty. Cradled with critters. Humble. What makes the maker of stars walk along dusty paths among broken people all the way…
How much do you worry about the future? Are you able to live without fear? Several years ago, one of the characters on a show I was watching said… “It’s not the unknown I’m afraid of, it’s the known unknown.” That’s true! Isn’t it? We’re not afraid of things we’ve never heard of. We’re frightened of…
What does it mean that God works all things for good in our lives? Everyone has times when life feels anything but “good.” And yet, this verse gets quoted often as one of God’s promises. How can God be working for good when our circumstances are miserable? Paul wrote… We know that God makes all…
Rev and I were born just four days apart. This week, I will celebrate our birthdays without him for the first time in fifty-five years. Firsts are hard! It’s been eight and a half months and they say the first year is the hardest. I know about the stages of grief. I’ve read books and…
Occasionally, the Lord has used a dream to plant His voice of truth in my heart. I want to tell you about a dream where He reminded me of my need to trust and follow His will. Like many others, this dream took me back to high school… I was getting ready to perform in…
When we talk about God’s heart, we typically talk about His grace, mercy, and perfect love. We don’t like to consider the things that break His heart. When I traveled to Bolivia with a group blogging for World Vision, I learned the following quote… “Let my heart be broken for the things that break the…
