It’s like trying to dance with a rock in your shoe. That was the analogy that came to me when I considered my problem. It’s the phenomenon in which everything in your whole life is incredibly lovely and blessed…except for this ONE thing. And that is the thing that the devil uses to bring waves… Continue reading Jesus Is the Rock That Is Higher Than I
Spiritual warfare isn’t a sink-or-swim business. But how many of us are wearing ourselves out treading water in these last days? This week, I faced an attack from the enemy that raged for an entire day. From the time I woke up until I was about to sleep, I fought relentlessly. Relief didn’t come until… Continue reading Isaiah 59:19: The Lord Shall Lift Up a Standard
There are so many verses in the Bible I love, but there is one verse lately that has, well, really been bothering me. It happens to be one of my pastor’s favorites, and he means it as encouragement every time he says it. It’s Galatians 6:9, and the verse starts, “And let us not be… Continue reading 3 Ways to Find Times of Refreshing in Weary Days
Analogies are great. Sometimes you can find them just by paying attention to the little things in our world. Sometimes, they jump from the pages of the Bible itself. This week, I was on vacation in another town and visited the little church that was right across the street from where I was staying. The… Continue reading Sin is Like a Plague on Our House
“Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are ye?” These were the words of an evil spirit to some would-be exorcists in Acts 19. But in a different context, they can also apply to the thousands of names that even devout Bible students might not recognize without a little refresher course. These people… Continue reading Faithful Nobodies: 5 Ways to Be Like Barnabas
Spring and early summer in the south are lovely. This week, I saw flowers everywhere I went. I mean everywhere. Whether it was on my street or in my Facebook feed, I kept seeing – and I mean really noticing – flowers. The phenomenon was so pronounced and out of character for me that I… Continue reading Waiting to Bloom: Christians Are Like Century Plants
Flying is a great way to travel when you need to go long distances fast. A trip that would take a good 24 hours in a car can be done in just four or five on a plane. This week, I had the opportunity to fly to another state to visit my daughter. I experienced… Continue reading Life is Like Air Travel for Strangers and Pilgrims
Hebrews 12:6 says that the Lord chastens those He loves. I don’t know how He does that with other people, but sometimes when He wants to get my attention, He will sum up my attitude with words that come into my mind as if I’m the one speaking. Usually, that's enough to horrify me into… Continue reading We Are Kings and Priests Unto Our God
In my area, we have a local celebrity. He is about 20 years old with dark skin and bleach-blond hair, and he brings sunshine and happiness wherever he goes. It’s his “thing” to dance. He dances all up one side of a major street in my town and all down the other. Every time I… Continue reading What Shall It Profit to Gain the World?
There is an old saying that goes something like, “If you’re praying for rain, you better bring an umbrella!” It means that we should always pray believing that we will receive what we’re praying for. But believing with your head is one thing. Believing with your life is quite another. Recently, God convicted me of… Continue reading When You Pray Believing, You Will Receive
