Follow Me!
Last week we looked at two questions Jesus posed in Mark 8, “Who do men say that I am?” They gave several responses, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, or another prophet.” Jesus then asks Peter and the disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answers,...
Who Do Men Say that I Am?
In 1992, Carolyn and I had the opportunity to travel and minister in Israel for seven weeks. We met new friends, saw many sites, and learned much about Israel and Bible history. During that trip, we spent a few days in the northern Galilee region. We traveled through...
I See Men Like Trees Walking!
A few years ago, my wife and I were hiking in northern Montana, near Glacier National Park. The landscape and mountain views are breathtaking. We were enjoying the scenery, the warm summer day, and conversing about a variety of topics. We began to laugh as we recalled...
Having Eyes, Do You Not See?
God often communicates through subtle impressions. Our daily lives are busy; if we are not careful to observe God’s ways, we can miss His gentle impressions and signs that speak “loudly.” You and I can be “seeing,” but not really “see.” That is, we can observe through...
Possess Your Inheritance, Part 2
Have you ever noticed that negative news seems to dominate the airwaves? Rarely is positive news reported by media outlets. I noticed during our first week of 2018, some positive news reports that were “under-reported.” For example, the stock market set new records,...
Possess Your Inheritance
Here we are, 2018! Every new year provides a fresh start and the opportunity for new beginnings. That said, I believe there is something special about 2018 and new beginnings. Eight is a biblical number associated with new beginnings, and I believe even the...
Rejoice, the Lord is with You!
Christ’s Birth Announced to Mary In the book of Luke 1:26-38, notice the angel Gabriel’s greeting to Mary: And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” The word rejoice is...
Jesus, I Need a Miracle!
Cancer Healed! Living in the desert southwest is a joy! The geography and climate offer a variety of extremes that engage the mind and senses. As I write, Christmas is a week away, and almost on cue, the weather went from sunny and warm to winter-like—rain in the...
A Pure Heart Yields Pure Motives
Do you enjoy a good movie? When it comes to movies, if you’re anything like me, the plot and the quality of the actors are important ingredients for a good film. An actor's stage persona helps carry even a mediocre plot. But, an actor’s role on film is not a...
Expectant Faith
Faith is tangible. Have you ever ordered something online? Consider when an order is placed online, the buyer is seeing only an image of the real item. There is substance to that image, it represents a product to be purchased and delivered. You, the buyer, have faith...
