Slapping Down Those Tiny Devils
In glorious Minnesota, where I live, the days are getting longer, the sun feels warmer, and the birds are singing. Spring is upon us and our beloved land is thawing. But with this warmth also comes the dreaded mosquitos and the ensuing war we wage against each one. Yet this…
Take Note of the Little Things, Again
Endless are the times when the cares of the heart are many. That is why one helpful encouragement, found in Psalm 94:19, is so worthy of your attention. Read it carefully: When the cares of my heart are many, Your consolations cheer my soul. Webster tells us that “consolation” has…
Life in the Lowlands
Mountain-top experiences may be exhilarating, but most of life is lived in the lowlands. Certainly that is made clear in the historical accounting of a father and his demonized son, and the various people that are connected with their drama. Read through Mark 9:14 and following for the details: And…
The Risk of Moving Forward
"Forward!" is the watchword of the spiritual life, a movement toward a destination that seems so incredibly elusive, but one into which we will step when it does in fact materialize. But "Forward!" is incredibly frightening. It can be costly. It requires change. It requires patience. It requires determination. It…
Witness . . . to the World
Forty days had passed since the Lord Jesus rose from the dead and walked out of a borrowed tomb into the bright morning sunshine of Jerusalem. Now the time had come for him to return to his Father---his return commonly known as the Ascension. Being that Jesus would be returning…
Taking the Lead . . . .
In the margin of my Bible, right next to Psalm 45, I have written the following words: take the lead, at the front, for causes bigger than you---don't be shy. To the right of these words I have placed a star, scrawled in pencil, and to the left of these…