On the third day Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, in front of the king’s quarters, while the king was sitting on his royal throne inside the throne room opposite the entrance to the palace. And when the king saw Queen Esther standing in theContinue reading “Royal Robes”
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Missed Opportunity
Have you ever missed an opportunity? I think about when I buy two pairs of shoes, and then the next day they go on sale as buy one, get one free. Or the coupon you find in your wallet for a free pizza, but the expiration date has already passed. Or what about the invitationContinue reading “Missed Opportunity”
Letters to My Children: Be Salt and Light
Interacting with an unbelieving world is difficult, but God’s Word guides us how to walk winsomely.
A Storm Sent to Save
There are times when God uses storms in our lives to get our attention—to save.
Childlike Faith
Every morning for the past two weeks I’ve been able to sit on my front porch, drink my coffee while reading my devotional and Bible, and watch a tiny family of birds in their nest. The nest is no bigger than the palm of my hand, tucked away in the corner where porch column meetsContinue reading “Childlike Faith”
Flashback Friday – Room for Doubt
A woman wept alone in her hotel room—a crumpled heap in the middle of the bed, only able to grip the sheets in agony. Each tear assaulted her like a tidal wave of doubt. Her face contorted from crying out as she faced her dilemma: she had been following Christ for many years now, butContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Room for Doubt”
Joy – Advent 2023
Newborn babies always bring an unspeakable joy, a light behind the eyes, a glow of warmth to the heart of the one who holds them. Mary and Joseph no doubt felt this joy as they held their newborn son, Jesus. But the advent of Jesus brought a new understanding of joy. Joy is not onlyContinue reading “Joy – Advent 2023”
Flashback Friday – Let the Nations Be Glad . . . That’s What She Wanted
Here I am at CROSS Conference in Indianapolis, taking a youth group to hear about God’s plan for missions. It is here that I am struck with thoughts of my friend, Danielle. Why do I miss her so much more when I’m at a missions conference? Maybe it’s because she spent a year of herContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Let the Nations Be Glad . . . That’s What She Wanted”
Love – Advent 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. There’ll be holiday greetings and friends coming to call. It’s the time of year to throw around phrases like Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, to be of good cheer to every cashier and barista in sight. But what does it mean when we wish someone a MerryContinue reading “Love – Advent 2023”
Hope – Advent 2023
The people who walked in darknesshave seen a great light;those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,on them has light shone. Isaiah 9:2 Darkness. God’s people sat in darkness for 400 years. There were no prophets, no word from the Lord—only silence. The long-promised Messiah who would right all the wrongs and restoreContinue reading “Hope – Advent 2023”
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