Why You Do It
Do you work at your salvation, or do you work out your salvation? Do you do things in order to be someone, or do you do things because of who …
Seeing
Do not ask what you should do. Ask to see things as they truly are. Now when the attendant of the man of God had risen early and gone out, …
Legacy: Fruit That Remains
Have you ever thought about how ridiculous this metaphor is? You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and …
Every Blessing Is Ours
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 I really like this verse because it …
Big and Little Choices
Some of our US readers are experiencing a great sense of victory or defeat today. At this point, like it or not, the big choice is made. But it’s not …
Fear.
But do not fear what is not worthy. The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with …
Just Be Judas
“Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said…” John 14:22, NIV Meet Judas, the disciple who’s known for who he is not. I feel bad for him that he happens to have …
We’re Home — Preparing a Place
We are thankful to say that we are now in our new home! Thanks to all of you who prayed, gave, and helped us get here. We are working hard …
Do Not Be Ashamed
Ever since Laurie introduced me to the work of Wendell Berry, I’ve often shed tears while reading this poem without knowing why. Tonight I was reminded of it while praying …
Dear God, or Oh Father?
I was reflecting today on the fact that small disciplines of careful word choice have dramatically–and often wonderfully–affected my life. Here’s an example: I used to start my prayers with …