Category: Christian Walk
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Christ in You, a Book Review
Eric Johnson has written a powerful book that Christians need to read, with Berean discernment, searching the Scriptures as they read this book. Johnson examines the last section of Colossians 1:27, “Christ in you” sometimes adding “the hope of glory.” Johnson’s premise is that Christians limit themselves because they do not understand the depth of…
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What’s a Patriot’s life?
For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. Matthew 25:14-15 Last…
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Happy Mother’s Day!
My prayer Father, thank you for the nurturing love of a mother. That kind of love is a great picture of how You lead us by the hand and teach us Your ways. Thank you for mothers. May mothers throughout the world know Your great love and reflect it. May their children bless their mothers…
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Where do you find your joy?
At an event, I had the pleasure of hosting a table that focused on joy. I asked passersby to write on a flipchart where they found their joy. To my delight, the first person stopped, smiled, and wrote “Jesus.” Most wrote, “grandchildren” and “family.” Some struggled to think of something that brought them joy. I…
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Have you tasted God’s goodness?
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 (ESV) David killed the Philistine giant, Goliath, and saved the Israelites from defeat. Years later, David fled from King Saul into the land of the Philistines. Soon, the Philistines recognized him and brought him before…
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Graduation, a celebration of God’s future work through you
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 Yesterday, I attended the University of Redlands School of Business Graduation Celebration, and today, I was honored to be invited to a student’s family celebration. This young…
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Are you resting in peace?
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 Jesus gives us peace with God, a peace that is not dependent on our actions or others’ actions. This peace was…
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5 promises of walking in God’s light
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord gives grace and glory. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in You! Psalm 84:11-12 In these two short verses, five promises are listed for those who walk in God’s…
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Where is God’s lovingkindness leading you?
All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth It is a great and awesome thing that God gave Himself, so that men and women would be able to live with Him forever. Declare His lovingkindness in the morning and His faithfulness by night! The Lord is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and…