We must make the connection between how we see ourselves and how we will approach life. If we see ourselves as bad, insignificant, inferior, or targets of God’s wrath, we […]
God’s Glorious Gifts
God’s Glorious Gifts
Have you ever wondered what God is like, only to look up at a starry sky and sense that there’s your answer? As you look at those twinkling constellations, do […]
God’s Christmas Gift to You
God’s Christmas Gift to You
God often reveals Himself to me through His world on my daily walks. I’ve always sensed His presence whenever I’m in the outdoors, but several years ago I began feeling […]
The Reason Behind Burnout
The Reason Behind Burnout
We can tap dance our way through this world, but God sees the “why” behind our tap dance. As creative and inspiring as my youth ministry efforts may have been, […]
God Knows Our Pain
God Knows Our Pain
Rather than recognizing God as such an extravagant lover, many people see Him as a harsh, impossible-to-please, judgmental disciplinarian. I have a Jewish friend who, when I mentioned how fascinated […]
More Than We Can Imagine
More Than We Can Imagine
I walked downstairs to my office and laundry room one afternoon, noticing that someone had left the dryer door open with a load of towels still unfolded inside. Since I lean […]
The Pain of Waiting Patiently
The Pain of Waiting Patiently
As we are waiting [for God to deliver His dreams through us], we will more than likely gain many spiritual stretch marks. Birthing God’s dreams may stretch your faith, your […]
Experiencing Intimacy With God
Experiencing Intimacy With God
Only Adam and Eve experienced intimacy with God to the extent that God intended, walking and talking with Him in the beautiful garden He created for their enjoyment. But because […]
How The Story Ends
How The Story Ends
While we all enjoy different types of stories — comedies, mysteries, romances, dramas, and thrillers — we all crave the same thing. We all want the story to have a […]