“When I am afraid, I put my trust in You” Psalm 56:3 Suddenly, as we went about minding our business, the voices interrupted our daily lives. They got louder and more persistent. Doubts were planted into our hearts and we were afraid to go outside. We worried about our kids. We began to avoid other people, including our families. Fear is real and cripples us, … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid
But Abraham replied…”between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.” He answered, “Then I beg you father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have 5 brothers. Let him warn them so that they will not also come to this … Continue reading Entrusted with the Gospel
As the years pass and the end of the journey draws near, I recall those dreams of yesterday. If I could capture them, I would keep them forever. I remember many that were once walking on the earth with us. Family, friends, and the great and small. Yesterday they were in the land of the living, then Someone came and took them away. Life is … Continue reading YESTERDAY
“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at Him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!” But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God since we are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this Man has done nothing wrong.” Luke 23:39-41 When I read a book, I read the … Continue reading The Best Short Story Ever Told
The first time I began to hear His voice brought me discomfort and fear. I stayed away as long as possible. He persisted and shined a bright light on the utter darkness of my heart. Then in my worst despair He brought me close to the cross where my sins were paid. My tears flowed. He brings me back to this place often to remind … Continue reading More than a Helper
“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I Myself will search for My sheep and look after them. As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after My sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness.” Ezekiel 34:11-12 Years ago, I was in … Continue reading Follow the Good Shepherd
We gaze into the mirror every morning counting on it to show us the good and the bad. The reflection might reveal unpleasant wrinkles and aging, yet this doesn’t keep us from our next appointment with the mirror. God’s commandments are like a mirror. They simply reveal the truth that we are sinners. No more, no less. God wants us to see ourselves as He … Continue reading God’s Mirror
When I was 20 years old, I made a promise to a young, 19-year-old girl. I was in love and I intended to commit my life to her. As I stood before all those witnesses, I pledged my devotion to her until one of us died. That was my hope and yet I knew I could not guarantee the future. God is different. He makes … Continue reading The Guarantee of our Future
As we approach Christmas, once again I ponder the coming of the Son of God. The day of His visitation was foretold. In eternity He was not bound by any means. At the right time, He entered a world that would now limit Him. When He created this world, He knew one day He would come to die for His people. These were not good … Continue reading Through His Poverty
Pilgrims Perspective 