Daniel 1:1-21 These days feel unprecedented, but they’re not new to God or his people. There’s comfort in that. Knowing God has taken his people to and through disruptive days before provides us with reassurance that he will do the same for you and me now. Pastors, ministry leaders, and parents: how do you personally […]
Encouraging Words
When tragedy strikes
Unexpected tragedy comes in many forms. Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, and most recently, the Coronavirus pandemic. We are left to deal with the physical, emotional, and spiritual aftermath, as the world asks, “Where is the God of love? Why are innocent people suffering? How come God didn’t prevent this?” As believers, we understand that God […]
I don’t know, but God does
I love the promise God gives in James 1:5, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” What a wonderful word from God. We can have wisdom. We can begin to see our world as God sees it and gain the perspective […]
Simple acts of service
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:4-5 ESV). A crisis causes tunnel vision. Our natural response is to narrow our focus to our own needs, and stoke our own fears. But […]
Be still
“Be still, and know that I am God,” (Psalm 46:10). Since leaving full-time employment in 2019, I have learned I am not good at being still. My ministry life for the past 20 years is marked with constant going; to events and conferences, consulting with pastors and church planters, staff meetings…the list goes on. I […]