“Now the LORD provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights” (Jonah 1:17).As you begin September, do you need a reminder that with God all things are actually possible?As modern people, we can get sucked into the prevailing skepticism of our time. … Continue reading Believe big things
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Thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small
John F Kennedy served as the President of American in the early 1960’s. I recently heard that he had a copy of an old Breton prayer on his desk: “O God, thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small.” How true. It’s a commentary about those times when life seems overwhelming. It’s … Continue reading Thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small
Delays are not denials
We know that God answers prayer. We know that he is near to those who call on him in truth (Psalm 145:18). We know that he hears us when we ask things according to his will (1 John 5:14). We know that when we draw near to him he draws near to us as well … Continue reading Delays are not denials
Your Trust-O-Meter
In Mark 10, a blind beggar cried out to Jesus for help.Jesus heard his pleas and called him forward. A miracle followed. Jesus healed his sight! With a word, Jesus changed his life. In response, the man followed Jesus. He expressed his gratitude by dedicating himself to the Lord.But there’s a telling detail in verse … Continue reading Your Trust-O-Meter
Be still. Breathe. God is God.
Blaise Pascal once said: “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly alone in a room.”* To be honest, it’s a bit simplistic. But there’s something to it. When we can’t calm down, zip our lips, sit quietly, and take time to reflect, we’re probably going to create more problems than we … Continue reading Be still. Breathe. God is God.
The best thing you can do for tomorrow
Jesus says comforting things. He also says challenging things. The following statement from Matthew 6:34 is both comforting and challenging at the same time! “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” I agree with that statement. I also struggle to live that … Continue reading The best thing you can do for tomorrow
Trust God (and leave the results to him)
Do you ever wonder why God is taking so long in making his kingdom come and his will being done “on earth as it is in heaven”? 'God, why are there still so many problems?''God, why hasn’t A, B or C happened in my life or in the world?' In Mark 4:26-27 Jesus explains a … Continue reading Trust God (and leave the results to him)
God is more committed to my ultimate joy than I am
In 1 Corinthians 1 Paul doubles down to make a point. God is waaaaay smarter than any of us: “Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?... For the foolishness of God is wiser … Continue reading God is more committed to my ultimate joy than I am
Knowing God, not knowing everything
What does Mary teach us about having faith today, especially when the future is uncertain. In short, a lot. Just imagine her situation. She was a young Jewish woman. She may have been as young as 14, 15 or 16 when she gave birth to Jesus. She would have grown up learning the Scriptures, reciting … Continue reading Knowing God, not knowing everything
He will make straight your paths
There are a lot of famous proverbs in the Bible. Proverbs 3:5-6 is probably at the top of that list. Here is what it says: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him and he will make straight your paths.” But … Continue reading He will make straight your paths
