If you're anything like me, most days you find yourself physically tired, relationally overextended, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually drained from doing too many things.In an effort to grow spiritually, spend time with your spouse, help your children develop their gifts, hold down a job, serve at church, clean the house, mow the lawn, be a … Continue reading In search of the simple life
Most of the time, our meaning of hope is not much more than wishful thinking. We say things like, "I hope we have a White Christmas." "I hope the Texas Rangers win the World Series." "I hope the Dallas Cowboys can win at least one meaningful game someday." "I hope I got an “A” on … Continue reading God’s Unshakable Hope
There are times in life when Christmas doesn’t seem so merry. There are moments when Christmas lacks… joy. Especially when we hear bad news, tragic news. As we try to voice what happened in Newtown, Connecticut last week, there just are not words that can fully articulate the tremendous grief and unexplainable sorrow. Connecticut officials have … Continue reading God’s Unspeakable Joy
Will there ever be Peace on Earth? We rejoice at the angels announcement to shepherds about "peace on earth to people He favors." We long for peace on earth, but really wonder where is that peace - especially on a day like today. Where is peace on earth when our hearts ache for all those whose … Continue reading God’s Unimaginable Peace
“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” Grace is what I crave the most when I mess up the most. And yet, it’s often the very thing I’m the most hesitant to give when I’m confronted with the wrongdoing of others. God's grace is for everyone- except, maybe, for those … Continue reading God’s Unreasonable Grace
As we began our first day on the field in the Philippines on PBC's Medical Mission Trip, the contrasting sights, sounds, and smells immediately staggered us. The lush countryside and the beautiful people stood out against the intense poverty and significant malnutrition we immediately encountered in a more rural area to the northeast of Manila … Continue reading God will supply all your needs
On our own, we are nothing - we're made out of dust. But in Christ, we are His priceless work of art - raised from the dust of death's decay to be made alive to reflect His beauty and glory. You're not just a piece of work - you are God's Masterpiece!
A few months ago, DeeDee and I got together with some great friends before they moved to the Seattle area. This month is our anniversary, of sorts - the four of us have been friends for 20 years. As we sat and watched our growing kids play together, we reminisced. We had some time to … Continue reading Friends
More Americans will pray this week than will exercise, drive a car, or go to work. According to Gallup polls and Barna surveys, nine in ten of us pray regularly, and three out of four claim to pray every day. But as multiple surveys dig a little bit deeper, they consistently find obstacles that keep … Continue reading Why pray?
Grace: undeserved, unearned, unlikely Grace: pardoning our offenses, providing for our future, declaring sinners righteous Grace: giving without receiving, loving without being loved, forgiving the unforgivable Grace: a King born into poverty, a Priest accused falsely, a Prophet killed unjustly, a Savior risen triumphantly Grace: good news of great joy for all people Grace: treasuring, … Continue reading Grace
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