The words of Psalm 143:10 are a good prayer for all of us: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”As followers of Jesus, we want to do God’s will. Sometimes his will is clear. Sometimes it is not. What do we do … Continue reading How do I discern God’s will when the path is uncertain?
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“Because my God is bigger”
There are a lot of big things happening in the world. They can be scary or unsettling.We hear about missiles and rumours of war. We hear about destruction and pain. And that’s on top of the general malaise or anxiety that a lot of people are feeling.Last winter I was speaking with another parent at … Continue reading “Because my God is bigger”
What will life be like in 100 years from now?
Merry Christmas! “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11). Think of everything that has happened in the past 100 years. 100 years ago … Continue reading What will life be like in 100 years from now?
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)
Where is God when things seem crazy?
It’s sometimes hard to see how God is working in your life, especially when you’re going through a time that is particularly head-scratching or uncertain. Consider the events that took place after Jesus was born. King Herod was feared for his brutality. He drowned his brother-in-law, executed his sister’s husband, decapitated his wife’s grandfather, murdered … Continue reading Where is God when things seem crazy?
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
God is bigger
According to an old legend, many years ago when spies were taken captive by the Persian Army and brought in to be killed, the general did something strange. He would give the spy an option. He could choose to face the firing squad, or he could choose to be subject to whatever was behind a … Continue reading God is bigger
An unshakable kingdom
[Note: I'm on vacation next week so the devotional will go on pause after today and will return on March 20th.] Certain events and experiences can shake and unsettle us. A world war can do that. So can events like September 11, 2001. I still remember the day. When terrorists flew planes into the World … Continue reading An unshakable kingdom
Following the pillar of fire
Very famously Jesus said: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). I love that verse. I quote in on Christmas Eve when we light the Christ Candle and pass out the light to the congregation while singing carols. … Continue reading Following the pillar of fire
Get secure
Lee Strobel was on a sailing adventure with some friends in the British Virgin Islands.* Since he was a novice he really enjoyed learning how things were done, and the importance of things being done right. One example is when they would drop the anchor. They would go into a calm cove and let it … Continue reading Get secure
