Did you know that the estimated amount of animal species is 8.7 million, tree species is over 60,000, and plant species is over 350,000? Those numbers are unfathomable to my mind. Furthermore, these numbers are only species and not even the different types within the species! Hiking in nature is one of my favorite pastRead the Post
Seek the Counsel of the Lord
For who among them has stood in the counsel of the Lord to see and to hear his word and listened? Jeremiah 23:18 This scripture referred to the prophets who spoke falsely to the people of Israel. They were saying thus saith the Lord when the Lord did not say it. They walked in the counselRead the Post
What is Christianity Really About?
Christianity isn’t about condemnation. It isn’t a list of do’s and don’ts, nor is it solely for the purpose of not going to hell. Christianity is about a Holy God taking our place and receiving our punishment. It is about a God who loves so deeply that he would become the very thing he hates;Read the Post
Lessons Learned From Jonathan
A lesser-known story in the Bible is the story in 1 Samuel 14, where Jonathan and his armor bearer went out against the Philistines. I love this story and wish it was taught more because it is a story of obedience, confidence, and trust. The Israelites were at war with the Philistines, but instead ofRead the Post
When the Devil Seeks to Devour
I was opening a new package of frozen whipped cream for my coffee this morning when I noticed a red line on the plastic indicating its weak spot. The package was made so the consumer could easily rip off the plastic at the designated line. Likewise, we all have weak spots where if we areRead the Post
The Devil is the Distractor
You wake up in a good mood knowing today will be a great day! You are feeling good, but suddenly, everything starts to go wrong. The dog threw up in the night, your alarm clock didn’t go off, you spilled your breakfast all over your new shirt, and you just realized your gas tank isRead the Post
Knowing God the Father Intimately
I don’t think we realize how privileged we are to be a child of God. God has granted us a boldness that allows us to approach the throne not as servants or beggars but as a child. Can you imagine how free we would be if that knowledge of our relationship with God got fromRead the Post
Three Lessons Learned From Genesis 26
Genesis 26 tells us there was a famine in the land, so Isaac, in his wisdom, decided to move to Egypt. But God showed up and told him not to go where he planned to go, but instead, follow his direction and go to the land where he would send him. Thankfully Isaac was obedientRead the Post
Time to Change Focus and Reach Out
It is easy to get laser-focused on our own needs that we lose our desire to reach out to others. Our problems are consuming, and we feel we need help, so how can we help someone else? Maybe we even get an attitude that it is our turn to receive and not to give. I’mRead the Post
Jesus Didn’t Fear Offending
Many Christians have become so afraid of offending that they no longer stand for absolute truth. Truth is treated as a disease when, in fact, it is the key to freedom. We live in a world trapped in bondage, but we prefer to leave them in bound than offend them. I have seen Christians askingRead the Post