Extravagant Love
on May 27th, 2025
While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. (Matthew 26:6-7)Have you ever been moved to do something extravagant for someone you love? Not because they asked, but simply because your heart couldn't contain the gratitude you felt? That's what happened wi... Read More
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The Greatest Miracle
on May 26th, 2025
What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? – Mark 8:36If you’ve been wanting some sort of physical healing, I want to encourage you with something today. While it’s perfectly fine to ask for physical healing, there is a different type of healing that’s even more necessary, more impactful, and more miraculous.The greatest miracle is the healing of your soul and the... Read More
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Healing in His Time
on May 25th, 2025
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. – Romans 8:28Not all things are good, but even with the bad, God has a plan. God has a plan for your life, regardless of what you are going through. We need to understand that there will be times when your body will fail you. No one gets out of this life alive, even though we... Read More
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Stay in Love with Jesus
on May 24th, 2025
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take th... Read More
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Feed Your Faith
on May 23rd, 2025
Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? (Romans 6:16) I love the story of an old Indian chief. He was introduced to Jesus Christ as Lord of his life by a missionary on his reservation. He turned from sin and placed his faith in Christ. M... Read More
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The Purpose in Pain
on May 22nd, 2025
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2-4) We know what it’s like to deal with pain. Maybe, you are walking through a painful situation right now, whether it is physical pain,... Read More
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No Sin Is Too Big
on May 21st, 2025
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) Have you ever committed a sin which caused you to be overwhelmed with guilt and shame? Have you carried the burden of your mistakes by yourself for quite a while? Have you ever said, “There is no way God could ever look past this sin? It’s just too big.” If any of tho... Read More
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Finding Rest in Uncertain Times
on May 20th, 2025
"There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men." (Matthew 28:2-4) Why do we struggle with uncertainty so much? If there was ever a story that could teach us how ... Read More
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The Power of Hidden Intercessors
on May 19th, 2025
Not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. —Philippians 2:4When I was in my second year of seminary, I met a man named Frank Hart Smith—everyone called him “Pogo.” He was a writer, a leader, and an encourager of young people. I’ll never forget our first conversation. He asked about my journey, and I told him how I had resisted the call to preach. I said, “Lor... Read More
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The Call to Intercede
on May 18th, 2025
Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. —Galatians 6:2Years ago, my family went on a hike in Colorado. We loaded up backpacks with everything we needed—sleeping bags, tents, food, and water purifiers. As we made our way up the trail, the weight and altitude overwhelmed us. My youngest son Zack laid down on the trail, took off his backpack, and said, “Dad, I’... Read More
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Secure in Your Identity
on May 17th, 2025
While Jesus was having dinner at Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were eating with him and his disciples, for there were many who followed him. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw him eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” (Mark 2:15-16) We live in a time when people are very concerned a... Read More
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Submitting to God’s Will
on May 16th, 2025
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38) If there was ever an example of complete submission to God’s will, it is the story of Mary in the Gospel of Luke. Mary was only a teenager and was engaged to be married. She was ready to start a new and exciting chapter in her life, when an angel told her that she would be the ... Read More
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