The first chapter of Genesis describes the occurrences during the first six days of creation. Strangely, the seventh day is not included and instead made the beginning of second chapter. Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so... Continue Reading →
Overextended
There don't seem to be enough hours in a day. There simply isn't time to do all of the things we need to do, ought to do, or want to do. Further, Christians are also called to act in humble service of others in need. Even more, we are to give of ourselves with eager... Continue Reading →
Prayer: When God Seems Silent
In our darkest hours we call out to God in prayer. We pray for help, rescue, healing, and intervention. Sometimes we see a clear answer to our prayers, but other times it may feel like God isn't listening. How do you measure the effectiveness of prayer? If it's measured by receiving the outcome we've ask... Continue Reading →
Stay Awake!
As I prepare my heart for Holy Week I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all... Continue Reading →
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
Have you ever felt like your spiritual gas tank was running on fumes? I've had a heaviness on my heart over the past week. The heaviness I felt wasn't because of any life situation, fear, or doubt. I just felt disconnected. So I waited for God to speak. Yesterday as I read the gospel of... Continue Reading →