Resurrection Peace

Resurrection Peace

Imagine you are with the Disciples and it’s Easter Sunday. But you don’t know that because you don’t know Jesus has risen.  Not yet.  What you do know is that Jesus died. He was betrayed and falsely convicted.  He was brutally beaten and whipped.  Then he was...
Keeping the Faith at Work

Keeping the Faith at Work

Despite the rise of the work-at-home movement, the vast majority of people spend at least 40 hours per week at work. Many people work upwards of 50 or more hours each week. It is no exaggeration to say that most of our waking hours are spent in the workplace. The...
Tips for Better Bible Reading

Tips for Better Bible Reading

Every Christian is called to be a student of the Bible. Yet many Christians struggle with their Bible reading –either in forming the habit or in comprehending what they are reading. Many are like the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. When Phillip comes upon the man...
Dealing with Distractions in Prayer

Dealing with Distractions in Prayer

One of the most common questions people ask me in regards to prayer is “How do I handle distractions?” There are times when, in the middle of praying, we find that our minds has wandered. It happens to me. Sometimes I find that I’m thinking about...
The Cross, the Level, & the Truth

The Cross, the Level, & the Truth

Anglican John Stott said, “The cross is the blazing fire at which the flame of our love is kindled, but we have to get near enough to it for its sparks to fall on us.” (Authentic Christianity, IVP, 1995, page 58) The cross is the great leveler of...
Cultivating Peace in the Home

Cultivating Peace in the Home

The pace of the modern family can only be described as frantic. Numerous activities, obligations, sports activities, school events, job requirements, and social expectations make constant demands on a family’s time and attention. As a result, many of us wrestle...