“My soul finds rest in God alone.” Ps. 62:1 If you’ve ever attended a symphony concert, you know that the musicians all tune to the concertmaster’s concert ‘A’ pitch before the conductor comes out to begin the concert. Imagine attending a symphony concert where the...
I believe that life is sacred—that human beings are created in the image of our Creator, and that He doesn’t make mistakes. I also believe that God has wired us to nourish and protect that life. Sin has short-circuited that wiring leading men to do horrendous things...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jer. 29:11) Jesi never imagined in her wildest dreams she and her husband would one day be raising their grandson. Suddenly their...
“Husbands, in the same way be considerate…so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” (1 Peter 3:7) Frank regularly points out his wife’s faults in front of others. Even when he tries to make it sound funny, his poor wife certainly isn’t laughing. Everyone except Frank...
Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands…” 2 Peter 3:1 “I don’t want that word in my vows!” At the mention of the word ‘submit’, the young bride-to-be stiffened and her eyes narrowed as she looked over at her fiancé. We were discussing the vows for their...
Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect…” 2 Peter 2:18 Repugnance is the instinctive response of most Americans to the idea of slavery. In Peter’s day it was engrained in the culture. While we assume we have rid ourselves of such a practice, the...
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to…” 1 Peter 2:13 Standing in line at Disney World, Joyce’s granddaughter, Katie, was upset that she was being made to stand in line for a ride her younger sister wanted to go on. Angrily, Katie demanded she be allowed to go by...
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Peter 2:12 Most Americans use the term ‘good life’ when speaking about a life filled material success, fame or...
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim. 4:7 I recently found an article on persistence tucked away in my files. I have no idea who the author might be, but I thought I would share some excerpts from the article for you to...
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31 Eric Liddell understood something many of us miss in life. If you’ve seen the movie Chariots of Fire, you may remember his comment about wanting to run. He said, “I believe...
