2025-05-10
Bold Love
The love of a mother for her child . . . is there a love any deeper?
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2025-05-05
Don’t Waste the Moments
Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. Why don’t you give these moments to God?
Read more..2025-04-28
Full of Grace and Truth
“Jesus was full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). Not just grace, but truth. Not just truth, but grace.
Read more..2025-04-23
As Christ Accepted You
One of the most difficult relationship questions is, “What do we do with Opposite You?” Your Opposite You is the person with whom you fundamentally disagree.
Read more..2025-04-16
Betrayed by Judas
Jesus knew Judas had been seduced by a powerful foe. He was aware of the wiles of Satan’s whispers (he had just heard them himself). He knew how hard it was for Judas to do what was right. He didn’t justify what Judas did. He didn’t minimize the deed. Nor did he release Judas from his choice. But he did look eye to eye with his betrayer and try to understand.
Read more..2025-04-12
Ponder the Holiness of God
Stare at the mountain less and at the Mountain Mover more. Ponder the holiness of God. Let his splendor stun you and inspire you!
Read more..2025-04-10
To be Near You
“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.” Jesus came to be near you.
Read more..2025-04-02
The Suffering of His Broken Heart
Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. We see Jesus in the fog of a broken heart.
Read more..2025-03-26
Triumph in Tragedy
What do you say we have a chat about grave-clothes? Sound like fun? Sound like a cheery topic?
Read more..2025-03-25
Where Does My Help Come From?
God—your rescuer, has the right vision. He also has the right direction. He made the boldest claim in the history of man
Read more..2025-03-22
When Death Becomes Birth
Many of us weep at the thought of death. Do you? Do you dread your death? And is your dread of death robbing your joy of life?
Read more..2025-03-21
The Cradle of Hope
What we believe is this: If we get included in Christ's sin-conquering death, we also get included in his life-saving resurrection. We know that when Jesus was raised from the dead it was a signal of the end of death-as-the-end.
Read more..2025-03-14
It’s Going to Be Okay
He looked right at me. "Oh, Bill, I am so sorry." And he walked over, put his arms around me, and said, "Son, this is going to be okay."
Read more..2025-03-06
Grace, Truth and Acceptance
Jesus shared truth but graciously. Jesus offered grace but truthfully. Grace and truth. Acceptance seeks to offer both.
Read more..2025-02-26
Tenderhearted, Forgive One Another
Wouldn’t you prefer to be “tenderhearted, forgiving one another”? Decide what you need to forgive. Be specific. Narrow it down to the identifiable offense. The question is, Are you going to let the hurt harden you?
Read more..2025-02-19
A Pasture for the Soul
With His own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place He planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.
Read more..2025-02-16
The CEO of Heaven
"Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life" Proverbs 4:23
Read more..2025-02-08
Hang In There
Are you discouraged as a parent? Hang in there. Are you pessimistic about your job? Roll up your sleeves and go at it again. No communication in your marriage? Give it one more shot . . .
Read more..2025-02-06
A Call to Common Courtesy
Perhaps you've never placed the word courteous next to Christ. I hadn't until I wrote this chapter.
Read more..2025-01-31
Let Your Light Shine
“Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” Matthew 5:16 Are you being courteous in your demeanor? We represent the King.
Read more..2025-01-26
East from West, God Wants You
“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Psalm 103:12 (NIV)
Read more..2025-01-20
God Uses Failure
God uses failures! Miss this truth and you miss your Glory Days. God’s grace is greater than your failures.
Read more..2025-01-05
Spiritual Bankruptcy
The first step to joy is a plea for help, an acknowledgment of moral destitution, an admission of inward paucity.
Read more..2025-01-04
God Doesn’t Let Go
Many Christians think they’re saved, hope they’re saved, but still they doubt, wondering, “Am I really saved?” Our behavior gives us reason to wonder. We’re strong one day, weak the next. Devoted one hour, flagging the next. Believing, then unbelieving.
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