Recently, I read a Gallup Poll Article – Record Few Americans Believe Bible Is Literal Word of God “Fewer than one in four Americans (24%) now believe the Bible is “the actual word of God, and is to be taken literally, word for word,” similar to the 26% who view it as “a book of…
“He is a portion that exactly and directly suits the condition of the soul. The desires of the soul, and the necessities of the soul, and the wants of the soul, and the longings of the soul, and the prayers of the soul. The soul can crave nothing, nor wish for nothing, but what is…
I recently wrote the following about my faith: If I’m wrong and there is no God, if Jesus isn’t the Way, Truth, and Life … I wouldn’t change a thing. My life has been full of hope, unexpected joy, impossible to understand peace, indescribable strength when I needed it most, and miraculous healing. I’m blessed. My life is…
Do you ever wonder if you are following God’s will for your life? Do you worry that you might be headed in the wrong direction? Do you wish God would write His plans on your to-do list? Yep, me too! Since his ordination, Rev has received calls to serve at various ministries and I’ve had…
If you didn’t actually speak words telling someone you’re a Christian, would they be able to tell just by watching that you’re a follower of Jesus and being changed by God? I’m not asking if you tell them which church you attend or if you invite them to join you next Sunday, I’m inviting you…
I can’t believe we’ve come to the end of The Faith Project. I’ll never come to the end of learning and growing . . . but this week closes out my year of digging deep and writing about twelve themes I believe are important parts of a life of faith. Freedom Love Wisdom Prayer Humility Patience Stillness…
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas celebration yesterday. The day may be over but my prayer is that your joy will continue into the new year. So this is it, the last week of The Faith Project. Before we wrap up 2016, I want to close the December with a review of what I learned about…
Merry Christmas, my friends! I’m praying God’s blessings for you today and through the year ahead. May your heart be filled the thrill of hope found in Jesus alone. The Thrill of Hope I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then…
Who’s the person with whom you’d most like to spend an afternoon? I’m not sure, but I’m guessing you didn’t choose the grumpiest person you know. Seriously, who wants to spend time with someone who is cranky and miserable. I’m not talking about a friend who is sad or grieving but the one who is just plain…
I’d lost my joy. Jesus said, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy.” John 10:10 And it felt like our family had been in his cross-hairs. I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through the holidays. I could fake happiness at moments but inside I felt stunned and joyless. Maybe you remember John…
When was the last time you laughed for pure joy because of Jesus? This week, I’ve worried about how I’m going to have everything ready in just a little over a week. What should I buy that hard to shop for someone to show them how important they are to my heart? Will I have the…
Are you ready to surprise and impress your family and friends with some fun Christmas facts? I thought it might be fun to compile a list of as many fun details about our Christmas beliefs and traditions as I could find. All set? Good! Let’s go… The History of Christmas – the Holiday 1. Christmas,…
