I came across a couple verses buried in the middle of a bunch of Old Testament laws this morning that broadened my understanding of Jesus. It's quite remarkable:"See, I am sending my angel before you to lead you safely to...
Category: Spiritual Life
Spiritual Life
Snow Day Devotional
I'm working from our kitchen table today, but it's not easy to focus. Every so often, I look out the glass sliding doors into our back yard and watch the snow coming down. It really is awe-inspiring to watch as...
Spiritual Life
3 Secrets in the Wilderness
The secrets to living life to the full can be found in the wilderness.It was there at Marah that the Lord laid before them the following conditions to test their faithfulness to him: "If you will listen carefully to the...
Spiritual Life
2010: The Year of More …
I'm glad 2009 is over. It was a very difficult year for me. I won't go into all the particulars here, but as I look back now, I'd say it was a year of battle. At times during the year...
Spiritual Life
Not Just Another Sentimental Christmas Message
Today I celebrate a most amazing and awesome Event ... the Event of all events ... the Creator of the universe made himself nothing and took the form of human flesh, a baby, a humble servant, a sacrifice for our...
Spiritual Life
Christmas Battle Prayer
I was thinking this morning about a perspective on Christmas I had never really considered before this year. When Jesus was born, it was as if God was sending his Son into the enemy's territory to do battle--battle for our...