A Response to “Marriage Isn’t For You”
I’ve seen this article floating around Facebook that has the title Marriage Isn’t For You, so I thought I’d read it and provide a critical response. Maybe you haven’t read it, or don’t want to…
Receiving both good and evil from the Lord
It is common for us to think that God will only dish out that which we believe is good for us. By thinking this way, we are placing our own judgment higher than God’s, and…
It will only hurt a little
Anyone who has been to the dentist has probably heard these or similar words. The dentist is about to crank open your mouth, stick a needle or 5 into your gums, in preparation for drilling,…
Trusting the Rock that is Higher Than I
A Psalm of David, for times of trouble: Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to…
Praying for Bullies
I had the pleasure of bringing our kids to school this morning, as Lynn had to go to work early. On the way there I asked the kids what to do when other kids are…
A Wounded Heart
Does it wound my heart to offend God? This question came to me after reading a prayer out of the book The Valley of Vision. This book is a collection of puritan prayers, which challenge…
Trust in God Alone
Psalm 62 keeps coming up in my devotion time. It is a song of confidence in God’s ability to rescue and protect when God’s people were facing oppression. Instead of trusting in wealth and power…
Our Heart’s Desire
I read an excellent article recently on the Desiring God website that starts with this statement: “Actions speak louder than words — but desires speak loudest.” I have found this to be true in my…
Keeping the Darkness in Check
Don’t dream big dreams of power and influence for the future if you can’t do the small things you are responsible for at the present. I got this idea from The Hobbit, when Gandalf explains…
Christ the Conquerer
C.H. Spurgeon reminds Christians of their victory. It is a sweet victory. He has conquered every foe that obstructed the way. Cheer up now you faint-hearted warrior. Not only has Christ travelled the road, but…
Prosperity, a Hope, and a Future
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, ESV) The context of this verse is that God…
Above and Beyond
Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box,and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. And he said, ‘Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all…