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November 2021
- Help for Dying Well
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- Power Play
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- Thank You, Lord!
- The Promise
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October 2021
- Jesus’ Authority
- Two Builders
- Not Everyone
- False Teachers
- Two Gates
- Ask, Seek, Knock
- Judging Others
- Do Not Worry
- Treasure
- Fasting
- The Lord’s Will
- The Lord’s Prayer
- No Strings Attached
- Love for Enemies
- An Eye for an Eye
- Speak the Truth
- Divorce
- Adultery
- Murder
- Fulfillment of the Law
- Salt and Light
- Persecuted
- Peacemakers
- Pure in Heart
- Mercy
- Hunger
- Meekness
- Those Who Mourn
- Poor in Spirit
- Blessed
- A Face in the Crowd
September 2021
- God is Enough
- Fully Known
- One is the Number
- Idols and Images
- The Place to Be
- What’s in the Name
- Risky Business
- Calm and Quiet
- Jesus Shines
- The More Excellent Way
- Saturday
- The Voice of the Lord
- Footprints
- The Bible’s Wide-angle Lens
- Jesus is the True Vine
- Someone to Count On
- The Answer to the Search
- Heard Prayers
- A Powerful Voice
- A Wedding Toast
- God-forsaken
- Transforming Holiness
- Authority Figure
- The Creative Word
- A Peaceful Sleep
- A Special Glory
- Light and Life
- The Lord is Our Shepherd
- Sin, Suffering, and Salvation
- It’s All About Jesus
August 2021
- When Jesus Appears
- Fear for Nothing?
- Whom You Should Fear
- Bless Us
- Don’t Fear What Others Fear
- Filled with Joy
- Love
- Keep On
- The Unknown
- Sickness and Death
- Alleviating Fear
- I Was Afraid
- More Afraid
- Ruthless Rule
- Mercy to Those Who Fear Him
- Fear God
- With Me
- Fish for People
- Hopelessness
- Communal Fear
- Eyes On Jesus
- Worry
- More Regrets
- Regrets
- Afraid to Ask
- A Familiar Voice
- Do Not Be Afraid
- Peace
- Be Strong and Courageous
- Why Are You So Afraid?
- Fear No Evil
July 2021
- Faith—Seeing Better by Far
- Faith—Claiming Wonderful Grace
- Faith—Owning Our Reality
- Faith—Seeing Gratefully
- Faith—He’s My Friend
- Faith—Through the Valley
- Faith—Helping the Fatherless
- Faith—When Nothing Gets Easier
- Faith—When Bad Things Happen
- Faith—Loving Deeply
- Faith—Practicing Goodness
- Faith—Seeing That God Is Good
- Faith—Confessing Jesus Is Lord!
- Faith—Making Peace
- Faith—Responding to Cursing
- Faith—Facing Regrets
- Faith—Forgiving From the Heart
- Faith—Confessing to Each Other
- Faith—Singing “Jesus Loves Me”
- Faith—Knowing Transgressions
- Faith—How We Look At Things
- Faith—Beyond Knowledge
- Faith—Forgiving As Forgiven
- Faith—Praying Effectively
- Faith—Sharing Tears
- Faith—Learning to Receive
- Faith—Giving Generously
- Faith—Overcoming Evil
- Faith—Finding Help In Trouble
- Faith—Being a Neighbor
- Faith—Seeing Jesus
June 2021
- The Overcoming Spirit
- Grieving and Quenching the Spirit
- Gifts of Skill, Teaching, and More
- Gifts of Speaking
- Gifts of Knowing
- Self-Control
- Gentleness
- Faithfulness
- The Grace of Goodness
- Kindness
- The Process of Patience
- The Practice of Peace
- The Journey of Joy
- The Fruit of the Spirit: Love
- Pray and Sing in the Holy Spirit
- The Convicting Spirit
- Taught by the Holy Spirit
- The Groaning of the Spirit
- The Affirmation of the Spirit
- Led by the Spirit
- The Life-Giving Spirit
- Governed by the Spirit
- The Power of the Holy Spirit
- The Blessings of the Holy Spirit
- The Spirit Continuously Fills Us
- The Creating Spirit
- Temples of the Holy Spirit
- A Spiritual Person
- The Holy Ghost
- The Promise of the Holy Spirit
May 2021
- How the Story Ends
- When Did We See You?
- Eyes on Jesus
- Seeing and Welcoming
- The Lord God Reigns!
- Heads Up, Listen!
- God's Witnesses
- Go and Measure
- Game Changer
- Sweet and Sour
- Take and Eat
- Repent
- Destroyer
- Under a Dark Cloud
- Praying
- Silence
- Who Are They?
- Every Nation
- Leaving for Good
- 12 x 12,000 Strong
- Ponder God’s Gift
- Ground Zero
- Wait a Little Longer
- How Long?
- The Souls of Martyrs
- Death's Doom
- Daily Bread
- A Red Flag
- Armed with a Bow
- A Voice like Thunder
- Who Is Worthy?
April 2021
- Immersed
- God’s Intimate Presence
- Forests, Sparks, and Wise Speech
- Rooted
- Part of God’s Family Tree
- Loved and Forgiven
- Remain
- Looking For Fruit
- Life Through Death
- The Final Word
- Pleasant and Good
- Like Poplar Trees
- Is There No Healing?
- Accomplished and Mature
- As Soon as You Hear the Sound
- Hope for a Tree
- Ordinary Circumstances
- Restraint
- The Best Yet to Come
- Wood and Water
- Little, Extraordinary Things
- Place of Worship and Prayer
- Near the Great Trees
- Possible Choices
- In the Middle of the Garden
- Trees of Every Kind
- Thinking He Was the Gardener
- Sorrowful Saturday
- A Tree Cut Off
- Betrayal
March 2021
- Follow Jesus’ Example
- Jesus Cried Out
- Thirsty
- Forced to Carry
- A Thorn in the Flesh
- Troubles and Comfort
- Persecution of the Church
- Stephen's Death
- Our Father's Love
- John the Baptist Beheaded
- God's Love
- Strange Command
- The Lions’ Den
- The Fiery Furnace
- Jeremiah’s Suffering
- My Soul Thirsts for God
- Esther’s Urgent Request
- Great Mourning
- Pray and Work, Despite Opposition
- Cursing and Throwing Stones
- Painful Consequences
- David’s Hardships and Prayers
- God Rejects Saul as King
- Hannah’s Misery
- Samson’s Tragedy
- Moses’ Humility
- Put Me to Death
- Struggles That Lead to Blessing
- A Burnt Offering
- Make a Name for Ourselves
- Your Brother’s Blood
February 2021
- "Come, Lord Jesus!"
- Pray For Unity
- Pray for Your Enemies
- Be Persistent!
- Ask Away!
- Pray with Thanksgiving
- Pray for Those in Authority
- Amen
- The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
- Deliver Us from Evil
- Lead Us Not into Temptation
- As We Forgive . . .
- Forgive Us . . .
- Give Us Today Our Daily Bread
- Your Will Be Done
- Your Kingdom Come
- Hallowed Be Your Name
- In Heaven
- Our Father
- When Y’all Pray
- In Jesus’ Name
- The Posture of Prayer
- Praying to the God of the Bible
- Asking for the Holy Spirit
- Why Pray?
- Keep It Simple
- Pray in the Garage
- Lord, Teach Us to Pray
January 2021
- The Second Greatest Commandment
- The Greatest Commandment
- “I Want to See”
- Who Then Can Be Saved?
- The Savior’s Touch
- Can I Be First?
- Help Me
- Dusty Discipleship
- “You Are the Messiah”
- Gaining Sight
- More Than Just a Crumb
- Just a Crumb
- What’s in Your Heart?
- Not Just Water
- The Good Shepherd
- Just Do It
- So Much Unbelief
- Just One Thing
- A Touching Power
- What Do You Want With Me?
- Who Is This?
- From Seed to Branches
- Sowing the Seed
- Listen!
- More Than Enthusiasm
- Front and Center
- Eating with Tax Collectors and Sinners
- Be Clean!
- Follow Me
- Who Is He?
- The Beginning
December 2020
- What’s Ahead?
- Will We Remain in God’s Grace?
- What Will It Take to Be Successful?
- How Can We Live by the Spirit?
- Are We Ready to Let Go?
- Did You See the Savior?
- Good News, Great Joy!
- What Does It Take to Celebrate?
- What If God Were to Disrupt Your Life?
- Is Jesus Coming to Your House?
- Why Should This Happen to Me?
- Rejoice Always?
- Do Christians Doubt?
- Should Christians Be Afraid of Death?
- Is There Life after Death?
- Does the Church Let Its Light Shine?
- Do We Carry Each Other’s Burdens?
- Why Bother with Church?
- Is the Bible Enough?
- What If You Can’t Pray?
- Does God Answer Prayer?
- Does Jesus Still Change Lives?
- Angry with God?
- Does Jesus Know?
- Why Not Today?
- Is Jesus the Answer?
- Did God Lose Control?
- Where Is God When It Hurts?
- What If You Can’t Find God?
- No Need for God?
- No Place for God?
November 2020
- The King’s Grace
- Coming Soon: The Return of the King
- Redefining Kingship: Not So with You
- The Glory of the Son of Man
- Redefining “Kingdom”
- Redefining “King”
- Revealing the Lord of Kings
- Daydreaming
- Joy to the World
- The King’s Shalom
- Laughing at Kings
- Brave Queen Esther
- A Shallow King
- The Worst King
- A King Worships
- What a King Needs
- Life Under a New King
- A Royal Fresh Start
- The First King
- The King of the Trees
- A Useless, All-Important King?
- Wanted: A Good King
- Royal Battle
- The King of Egypt
- Looking for a Leader
- Royal Promise
- Sub-Creators
- The Creator King
- The Bride of the King
- A Royal Wedding
October 2020
- Legacy
- Jacob’s Funeral
- Last Words
- Seeing with Eyes of Faith
- Longing for Home
- Reflections of a Pilgrim
- One More Journey
- Unexpected Joy
- Resignation
- Holding Even Tighter
- God’s Teaching Process
- Confusion and Grief
- Favoritism
- Separate Ways
- Death and Mourning
- Never Left Alone
- Brothers Again
- A New Name
- Fear
- Parting Ways
- On the Road Again
- Business Matters
- Family Matters
- The Deceiver Is Deceived
- Home Away from Home
- A Stairway to Heaven
- Running Away
- Deceiver
- Plotting a Deception
- A Pot of Soup
- Start of a Struggle
September 2020
- Refined Toward Wholeness
- Wonderfully Made—and Remade
- Stumbling Toward the Kingdom
- Where God Lives
- Growing Up to Become a Child
- Partnered with Jesus
- Signs of Hope
- Stick-To-Itiveness
- Community of Bruised Reeds
- The Quiet Peacemaker
- Love and Not Knowing
- Justice or Just Us?
- Quiet, Powerful Kingdom Work
- Lighting a Candle
- Serving God First
- Loving Our Enemies
- Blessings in Persecution?
- Peacemaking
- Contagious Forgiveness
- Tender Mercy, Pure Heart
- Refreshing Shepherd
- God at the Center
- Desiring the Kingdom
- Meekness in Action
- Tears and Gentle Kindness
- Clenched Hearts
- Juglone
- Christ Formed in You
- Clothed with Christ
- Dying to Live
August 2020
- A Flawed Leader
- Moment of Doubt
- “It Is Finished”
- Thirsty
- The Side of Truth
- Kingdom Power
- Sent People
- Victory
- A Hated People
- The Vine
- The Holy Spirit
- The Way, the Truth, the Life
- Love One Another
- Washing Feet
- Jesus Predicts His Death
- A Different Kind of King
- Raising Lazarus
- The Good Shepherd
- A Man Born Blind
- The First Stone
- The Best Way
- The Bread of Life
- Healing on the Sabbath
- Living Water
- God So Loved the World
- Born Again
- Making Wrongs Right
- Water into Wine
- Grace and Truth
- God with Us
- A Light in the Dark
July 2020
- A Secure Inheritance
- An Oasis of Grace
- A Pilgrim People
- Holy Discontent
- Keeping Our Word
- Ordering Sacred Time
- The Faith of Youth
- A Fresh Start
- More Numbers?
- Sin's Relentless Attack
- Counting Our Blessings
- God’s Blessed People
- Look and Live
- Death in the Desert
- Listening to God’s Word
- The Staff That Budded
- One Path to God
- A Warning from the Wilderness
- Grasshoppers or God’s People?
- Servant Leaders
- Prophets of God
- Complain, Complain
- Sharing the Good Things of God
- Follow the Leader
- The Light of the World
- Joyful Giving
- The Blessing of God
- Standing Out for God
- God at the Center
- The Good Fight of Faith
- Belonging to God
June 2020
- Benediction and Sending
- A Sacrifice of Praise
- Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
- Living by Faith
- Encouragement to Continue
- Confidence to Draw Near to God
- Made Holy
- Eternal Inheritance
- The Cleansing Blood of Christ
- Earthly Tabernacle
- Shadow Work
- Once for All
- God Is Not Unjust
- The Source of Eternal Salvation
- Appointed by God
- Approaching God with Confidence
- The Word of God Is Active
- Sabbath-Rest
- Encourage Each Other Daily
- Greater Than Moses
- Fully Human
- We See Jesus
- Superior to the Angels
- Sitting at the Right Hand of God
- Purification for Sins
- Sustaining All
- What Does God Look Like?
- The Radiance of God’s Glory
- Maker of the Universe
- Heir of All Things
May 2020
- Community Is . . . for You
- Community Is . . . Ever-Changing
- Community Is . . . Doing Difficult Things
- Community Is . . . a Cloud of Witnesses
- Community Is . . . Restoration
- Community Is . . . about Managing Conflict
- Community Is . . . the Little Things
- Community Is . . . Role Modeling
- Community Is . . . Having a Common Goal
- Community Is . . . Challenging
- Community Is . . . Friends
- Community Is . . . Caring
- Community Is . . . What I Was Adopted Into
- Community Is . . . Love
- Community Is . . . Growing
- Community Is . . . Neighborhood
- Community Is . . . in the Moment
- Community Is . . . Being Like-Minded
- Community Is . . . Unity
- Community Is . . . Trust
- Community . . . Shows Me I Matter
- Community Is . . . Teamwork
- Community Is . . . Family
- Community Is . . . Encouragement
- Community Is . . . Intergenerational
- Community Is . . . a Reflection of God in Us
- Community Is . . . about Mentorship
- Community Is . . . Support
- Community Is . . . Home
- Community Is . . . Hospitality
- Community Is . . . Being and Doing Together
April 2020
- Spread the Story
- A Sight for Sore Eyes
- Earth-Shaking Forgiveness
- Forgiven, We Set the Table
- Well Done
- The Prophet
- Blessed Belief
- Frantically Searching
- The Fulfillment
- New Relationships
- Keeping Commands
- The Master
- A Mystery
- He Has Risen
- Unexpected Responses
- Hard to Hide
- The Lord
- Trust
- Jesus at Large
- Catch the Spirit
- More Than a Hero
- God's Battle
- Anointed
- What Belongs to God?
- Now's Your Opportunity
- The King
- Greater Than Moses and Elijah
- The Messiah
- The Farmer
- Jesus' Priorities
March 2020
- He Loves You
- Pass It On
- Preview: New Life
- Rock
- Up a Tree
- A Faith Like That
- Practice What You Preach
- Now I See
- Upside Down
- Childlike
- Threading the Needle
- Saying Thank-You
- Guest of Honor
- Stand Up Straight
- Caution: Slow Down
- Jesus Chose You
- A Dance with Two Steps
- Surprising Grace
- So Thankful!
- Stronger Than Death
- Not Just an Interruption
- Enough for All
- Check in to the Hospital
- Raise the Roof
- Are You Thirsty?
- Born Again
- An Example of Faith
- Come and See
- Gone Fishing
- Not Today, Satan
- Pointing to the Lamb
February 2020
- Jesus the Overcomer
- The Great I Am
- We Do Not Lose Heart
- God's Bigger Plan
- Been There, Done That
- Temporary Tenting Adventure
- Worrying Is a Waste of Time
- Our Suffering Savior
- God's Shield of Protection
- Powerful Weaklings
- Waking Up Thirsty
- No Fear Here
- More Than a Platitude
- Gripped by God's Love
- New Mercies Every Morning
- Bright Hope for Tomorrow
- Strength for Today
- Hanging On By a Thread
- Gathering for Prayer
- In the Stillness
- Help Me Believe!
- When It's Hard to Pray
- Lord, Have Mercy
- The Gift of Peace
- In the Eye of the Storm
- Why Me, Lord?
- Fears for the Future
- When Waiting Feels Unbearable
- News That Devastates
January 2020
- Trust and Obey
- The Purifying Power of God's Word
- Answering Temptation with Scripture
- Take My Yoke
- Living God's Way Today
- Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
- Open Our Eyes, Lord
- In the Beginning Was the Word
- God Seeks Us
- Continuous Praise
- God's Promise
- God is Near
- God's Word is Right
- Blessing from God's Word
- Discernment to Understand God's Word
- God's Word Sustains Us
- God's Word, A Light to Our Path
- God's Word Sweeter than Honey
- The Perfection of God's Law
- Hope in God's Word
- Living the Word
- Growth in Affliction
- God, Our Portion
- Comfort in Suffering
- God's Unfailing Love
- Fulfill Your Promise
- Meditating on God's Wonderful Decrees
- Deliver Me and Instruct Me
- Hide It in Your Heart
- The Wise Thing to Do
- Sweeter Than Honey
December 2019
- Look to Jesus
- The Jesus Family
- James the Believer
- Single-Minded Devotion
- A Faithful Worshipper
- Letting Go and Looking Ahead
- The Word Became Flesh
- God's Pondering Servant
- Do Not Be Afraid
- Why Me?
- God Remembers
- The Coming Glory
- No Remedy
- Stand Firm in Faith
- Rehoboam's Heavy Yoke
- The Way of God's Heart
- Famous in Bethlehem
- Three Strikes But Not Out
- The Cure for Messiness
- The Scepter of Judah
- Jacob the Wrestler
- Where is the Lamb?
- Another Name Change
- Name Change
- A Divided World
- A Righteous Man
- Walking with God
- Glimmers of Hope
- Eve and the Gospel Promise
- Adam and the Fall Into Sin
- In the Beginning
November 2019
- If God is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?
- Shall We Go on Sinning?
- What Must I Do to be Saved?
- Were Not Our Hearts Burning?
- Do You Love Me?
- Why Seek the Living Among the Dead?
- What Shall I Do . . . with Jesus?
- Good Teacher, What Must I Do . . . ?
- Peace on Earth?
- Who is My Neighbor?
- What Good Is It . . . ?
- Who Do You Say I Am?
- How Can Someone be Born Again?
- What Do You Want Me to do For You?
- Who is This?
- What Are You Doing Here?
- Whom Shall I Send?
- Where Can I Go from Your Spirit?
- How Can Young People Walk in Purity?
- Why Have You Forsaken Me?
- Will You Forget Me Forever?
- What is Mankind . . . ?
- Where Were You . . . ?
- Will They Live Again?
- Why Do You Ask My Name?
- Will Not the Judge . . . Do Right?
- Am I My Brother's Keeper?
- What is this You Have Done?
- Did God Really Say . . . ?
- Where Are You?
September 2019
- From Every Tribe and Nation
- I Wept and Wept
- A Scroll with Seven Seals
- Come, Let Us Worship
- Surrounding the Throne
- The One Who Sat There
- Heaven's Open Door
- Here I Am! Knocking
- The Deceitfulness of Success
- Little Strength
- A Few People
- Dead or Alive?
- Repentance
- More Than Before
- Sexual Immorality
- Where Satan Lives
- The Crown of Life
- Remember Your First Love
- I Know Your Deeds
- Writing Letters
- "I Was Dead . . ."
- Touch
- Among the Lampstands
- Silence
- Stuck on Patmos
- Partners
- The Alpha and the Omega
- Loves Us . . .
- Greetings
- Blessed Are . . .
August 2019
- The Bridegroom and the Bride
- Wisdom: More Precious Than Rubies
- I Have the Right to do Anything, But . . .
- Bread of God, Bread of Life
- Two Small Copper Coins
- Life's Worries, Riches, and Pleasures
- Supporting Jesus' Ministry
- Working and Sharing
- High Class, Low Class Alike
- More Splendid Than Solomon
- The Love You Had at First
- Beautifully Paneled Houses
- True Fasting
- Pearly Gates, Streets of Gold
- Wisdom's Rare and Beautiful Treasures
- From Miry Depths to Glory
- Rags or Riches?
- Foolish Priorities
- We are God's Inheritance!
- An Inheritance
- Another Command
- Contentment
- God and Money
- Moth, Vermin, and Thieves
- Heavenly Economics
- Come, Follow Me
- The Rich Man and the Poor Man
- The Prosperity of Job
- Wisdom, Knowledge, and Happiness
- Dorcas
- Hidden Treasure
July 2019
- The True Shepherd
- Peace at What Price?
- Hospitality?!
- Stubborn Worshipers
- Religious Chaos
- Eyes on Revenge?
- Consequences
- Honey is Sweet, But . . .
- Who Knew?
- Is This Really a Savior?
- Birth of a Savior
- Jephthah's Bargain
- Jephthah the Outcast
- Seeing is Believing
- Costly Kingship
- Gideon, Unappreciated Savior
- Gideon's Army
- Gideon and Baal
- Gideon's Altar
- Terrible Praise
- Jael as the Hand of God
- Unexpected Saviors
- Ehud: Divinely Designed Savior
- Who's the Wrongdoer?
- Testing
- Unexpected Salvation
- Where's the Problem
- Looking in All the Wrong Places
- What God Sees
- What the First Generation Saw
- Oh, Be Careful, Little Eyes
June 2019
- The Ongoing Story
- God Will Take Care of You
- On to Rome, by Way of Storm
- Agrippa: Almost Persuaded?
- Festus: Puzzled by Paul
- Felix: Afraid of the Truth
- God's Plan Triumphs
- What Made the Crowd Angry?
- Ready to be Bound
- Compelled by the Spirit
- A Divided City
- Not Alone
- Being Troubled for the Right Reasons
- In Step with God
- The Church Unified
- The Church of Hardship
- Different Name, Same Message
- Who is the King?
- Barnabas: God's Bridge Builder
- What Did You Do?
- No Favorites
- A Vision That Changed Everything
- One Life at a Time
- An Unlikely Story
- Church on the Move
- The Church in Samaria
- A Disciple's Prayer
- Where Does God Really Live?
- The Story of God's Promises
- Word and Deed Ministry
May 2019
- What's Next?
- He Left Them
- Before I Leave...
- Finished! -- And Finishing Well
- Hold Firmly to the Ascended Lord
- Honor the Ascended One
- Ascension Power
- Continuing the Work
- Making Disciples As We Go
- Prepared to Die
- The Challenge of Doubt
- As the Father Sent Jesus
- Power from on High
- Then They Understood
- For Our Good
- A Joyful Goodbye
- Greater Things
- Not Yet
- On His Way to the Father
- Remembering Jesus' Words
- Coming on the Clouds
- When Jesus Comes in Glory
- A Vision of the Ascended Savior
- The Same Mission as Always
- The God Who Walked With Us
- Expect Even More
- God's Way of Speaking
- Going Up
- Finding the Right Direction
- Living the Story
- He Ascended into Heaven
April 2019
- A Passionate Prayer
- Never, Never!
- To Be Faithful
- We Can Persevere
- Growing to Know Our Lord
- The Holy Spirit - A Heart Changer
- Glory to God!
- God's Doing!
- Keep Singing!
- Peace!
- The Temporary Tomb
- Ultimate Love
- The Look of Love
- Christ in Me
- Christ and His Church
- Justified
- God's Eternal Plan
- Our Rejoicing
- Our Good Shepherd
- Compassion
- Worthy of Suffering
- Response Needed!
- Beautiful Feet
- Light Has Come
- By Grace and Through Faith
- Noah and the Lord
- Our Corruption
- Messed Up
- Chosen, Loved, Called
- Based on the Bible
March 2019
- Toward the Cross
- Thin Places
- It's Near
- Rescued
- Christ's Reign and Rule
- What the King Rides
- A King in Training
- The King of Glory
- Grand Finale
- Ambassadors
- A Holy Priesthood
- Never Disappointed
- No More Alienation
- A Family Priest
- So Close
- Called, Set Apart
- Be Holy
- Who Are You?
- A Prophet's Job Description
- False Prophets
- Prophets and Priests
- God's Mouthpiece
- Amen
- You Have an Anointing
- Healing Comfort
- Oil of Repentance
- Consecrated
- He Is the One
- Oil of Grace
- Anointed with Joy
- A New Identity
February 2019
- A Kingdom and Priests
- Follow Me
- The Unknowing
- Come and Share
- Prepared and Faithful
- The Good and the Bad
- Head and Heart
- The Surprising Spirit
- God’s Free Gift
- Attitude and Action
- The Son of Man Coming
- The Keys of the Kingdom
- A Storeroom of Old and New Treasures
- The Net
- Great Value!
- Treasured!
- Mustard Seeds
- Sower, Seeds, Weeds
- Sower, Seeds, Soils
- But Not to Them
- Kingdom Contested
- Is the Kingdom Here?
- Surprise in the Kingdom of Heaven
- Seek First His Kingdom
- The Greatest Commandments
- For Theirs Is the Kingdom
- Able to Respond
- The Kingdom of God Is Within Us
January 2019
- Encounters of a Personal Kind
- Weddings and Details
- Blessed Are You
- Messing With the Status Quo
- The Storyteller
- The Smallest Line
- Job Descriptions
- Questions in My Mind
- High Waves
- Detours
- Parachutes and Perspective
- Amazing
- Look Up
- Boots and Feet
- Back to Basics, With a Twist
- Table of Grace
- God Conversations
- Jesus Always Has Time
- Cheetahs and Golden Labs
- Tears Are Okay
- 28 Cents
- Containers
- Infinity Scarves
- How to Resist
- Throw Away the Stone
- Thermal Underwear and Kisses
- The Bigger Picture
- The Body of Christ
- Singing in the Airport
- Finding Jesus
- Joumou Soup
December 2018
- Coming on the Clouds of Heaven
- The Resurrection and the Life
- Light of the World
- Bread of Life
- Seeking the Comfort of Israel
- The Gift of Salvation
- The Word Became Flesh
- Joy to the World!
- Hope for the Future
- Repentance
- Rebuilding
- Waiting
- Exile
- Call to Obedience
- Faithfulness and Deliverance
- Threat of False Gods
- A Shepherd
- Beginning of the Monarchy
- Unlikely Heroes
- Fall of Jericho
- The Torah at Sinai
- Passover and Exodus
- God’s Leadership
- God’s Providence
- The Promise Again
- Offering Isaac
- The Promise
- The Flood
- The First Sin
- God, the Creator
- The Stump of Jesse
November 2018
- The Foundations of the City of Heaven
- Decisions to Make
- Build Your House on the Rock
- A Stumbling Stone
- Living Stones
- The Stoning of Stephen
- The Woman Caught in Adultery
- The Stone Was Rolled Back
- The Rocks Split
- Turn These Stones Into Bread
- Wind, Rock, and Whispers
- Fire and Stones
- Is There Any Other Rock?
- A Heart of Stone
- Set High on a Rock
- I Will Not Be Shaken
- Be My Rock of Refuge
- The Stones Will Cry Out
- Like Jewels in a Crown
- Splitting Rocks
- “What Do These Stones Mean?”
- In the Beginning
- “And That Rock Was Christ”
- Can You Scale a Wall?
- God Is My Rock
- To You, God, I Call
- Christ, the Cornerstone
- The Rock Supreme
- Rock, Stone, Fortress
- The Foundations of the Earth
October 2018
- War and Peace
- Inheritance
- Adoption
- With God’s Spirit in Us
- Justice Like a River
- The Stream of Nations
- Wise Builders
- Broken Cisterns Hold No Water
- Treasure in Clay Jars
- A New Heart
- Love the Lord, Listen to His Voice
- Wheat, Weeds, and a Mustard Seed
- Lost and Found
- The Body
- Priestly Garments
- The Ark of the Covenant
- The Passover
- A Bronze Snake on a Pole
- The Rock
- The Holy City
- A Beautiful Bride
- Sacrifice
- The Curtain of the Temple
- The Scapegoat
- A Fountain for Washing Away Sin
- Leaping Like a Deer
- Debts Forgiven
- Balm in Gilead
- A Shady Grape Arbor
- Redeemed From Slavery
- Redeemed
September 2018
- The End of Prayer
- Developing a Passion for Prayer
- The Assurance of Prayer
- Prayer as Self-Talk
- Silent Prayer
- Evening Prayer
- Morning Prayer
- Unceasing Prayer
- Talking Things Out With God
- Making Prayer a Habit
- Prayer and Spiritual Warfare
- Our Prayers of Intercession
- Jesus Our Intercessor
- Prayer of Confession
- Peace Overflowing
- The Peace of God
- When God Says No
- Petition
- Submission
- Lament
- Thanksgiving, Gratitude
- Praise, Honor, Adoration
- The Prayer Life of Jesus
- The Holy Spirit and Prayer
- Within God's Will, in the Name of Jesus
- Talking to Our Abba
- The Trinity and Prayer
- The Turn of the Heart
- Preparing to Pray
- What Is Prayer?
August 2018
- Servant Hospitality
- God of Justice
- Seeing Jesus Through the Crowd
- Seeking Shalom in Hardship
- Graceful Working Together
- The Mark of a Committed Disciple
- The Endless Debt to Love
- Generous Giving
- Uncompromising Loyalty to Christ
- Doers of the Word
- CALLED TO REMEMBER
- Living Out the Story of God
- You Have Been Preapproved
- Doing Life Together
- Hospitality in Becoming a Servant
- The Gospel in Word and Deed
- Do Not Be Anxious
- Practicing Empathy
- More Than Outward Appearance
- Living and Receiving the Gospel
- Who Is Our Neighbor?
- Courage in the Midst of Hardship
- Transformation From the Inside Out
- Serving With Compassion
- Love’s Generous Expression
- The Art of Receiving
- Seeing Beyond the Surface
- A Heart for Serving Others
- Selfless Generosity
- Called to Hospitality
- Room for Others
June 2018
- Benediction: Blessing
- Surprise Ending
- Doxology
- Fragrant Offerings
- Living Generous Lives
- Through Christ Alone
- Learning Contentment
- Reveling in the Good
- Rejoicing and Peace
- One Mind
- Citizens of Heaven
- Maturing in Christ
- The Prize
- To Suffer With Jesus
- Christ Alone
- Reminders
- The Remembering God
- Housekeeping
- Stars in the Sky
- A Fine Balance
- The Higher Glory
- The Mind of Christ
- Humble Patterns
- Standing Firm
- To Be Where Jesus Is
- In the Cross of Christ I Glory
- What Does it Matter?
- Thoughtful Love
- Loving the Other
- You Are Loved
May 2018
- A New Era Begins
- “If it Is From God”
- All Is Not Lost
- Trouble in the Church
- “No Needy Persons Among Them”
- Enabling Prayer
- “Been With Jesus”
- As You Can See
- What We Have We Give
- Devotion Displayed
- What Shall We Do?
- The Holy Spirit at Work
- The Spirit Will Pour Out
- Fire and a Call for Decision
- Fire and Calling
- The Blessing of Witnesses
- Understanding the Times
- The Foundation of Prayer
- Related by Faith
- The Hands of Jesus
- Instructions and Promises
- “Why You Leave Me?”
- The Transfiguration of Jesus
- Taken Up to Heaven
- Promise and Fulfillment
- A Glimpse of Ascension Day
- Church: A New Family
- God’s Purpose: Saving Many Lives
- House of God, Gate of Heaven
- Leaving and Blessing
- Linking Us Together
April 2018
- Living Joyfully, Powerfully, and Free!
- Free to Love
- Free to Be Intentional
- Free to Serve
- Free to Forgive
- Free to Live
- Free of Shame
- Free to Belong
- Freedom to Go and Tell
- Freedom From Fear
- Resurrection Freedom
- The Power of Love
- Power in Community
- Servant Power
- The Power of Victory
- The Power of the Empty Tomb
- The Power of the Cross
- Symbols of Power
- A Definition of Power
- Resurrection Power
- Overflowing Love
- In the Stillness
- Joy in Worship
- Joy in Belonging
- “Wonder-Full” Joy
- Gratitude
- Ultimate Blessing and Joy
- A Definition of Joy
- Resurrection Joy
- He Is Not Here!
March 2018
- Righteousness Outside Jerusalem
- Truth in Jerusalem
- The Betrayal Kiss
- Seated at Jesus’ Table
- A New Covenant
- Blindness in Jerusalem
- Jesus Hears Our Cries
- Jerusalem, Killer of Prophets
- Fit to Follow Jesus
- Turning to Jerusalem
- How Long, Lord?
- Sin at the Door
- The Zeal of the Ant
- a “Whatever” Attitude
- Humility
- What Comes Before a Fall?
- Keeping it Clean
- Eye of the Beholder
- Compelled to Love
- How Much Is Enough?
- Haste Makes Waste
- What’s Eating You?
- Doing Kindness
- Obsessed With Envy
- Overcoming Our Sin
- Wishing for a Desert?
- Tested
- I Surrender All
- The Food of Fasting
- Neighbors on the Way
- Where Are You?
February 2018
- Did I Sign Up for Suffering?
- Great Costs, Great Blessings
- Lacking?
- Like a Little Child
- To Be Justified
- Knowing That Justice Will Come
- Crossing Borders
- Serving the Master
- The Great Reversal
- God Cares About Lost Sinners
- The Cost of Discipleship
- Beware of Cost-Benefit Spirituality!
- The Hidden Power of God’s Grace
- He Saw Her
- Valuable
- Following Jesus Isn’t for Wimps
- Persistent Prayer
- Daily Provisions
- Learning From the Enemy
- Appointed to Jesus’ Team
- When Your Winning Streak Ends
- Remembering God’s Mercy and Care
- Who’s in Your Boat?
- A Wasteful Seed Story
- In Praise of the Least
- Jesus and John
- Love My Enemies?
- Stooping to Our Level
January 2018
- Recognizing the True Messiah
- Jesus in the Psalms—And Long Before
- Every Knee Will Bow
- Who Is the Son of Man?
- Jesus, the Seed of Abraham, and Us
- JESUS BECAME a CURSE FOR US
- Jesus Fulfills All of Scripture
- Jesus, the Living Messiah
- Jesus, the Suffering Servant
- The Rejected Stone Becomes Precious
- The Messiah Endured Evil for Us
- The Suffering Righteous One
- A Dying and Rising Christ
- Jesus, the Coming King
- Jesus, the Miracle Worker
- Jesus Preaches in Parables
- Jesus, the Kingdom Messenger
- Jesus, the Servant Savior
- Out of Egypt
- Born of a Virgin
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- Someone Greater Than We Can Imagine
- Long Ago and Now
- Claiming to Be the Messiah
- A Rod of Iron
- The Coming Branch as a Violent King
- The Son and Seed of David
- A Picture of the Messiah
- From the Tribe of Judah
- Creation and the Trinity
- The Gospel in the Garden
December 2017
- Pioneer Jesus
- Joyful Wise Men
- Patient Anna and Simeon
- Joseph, Son of David
- Pondering Mary
- Terrified Shepherds
- Firstborn Son
- Cupbearer Nehemiah
- Returning Zerubbabel
- Queen Esther
- Unforgiving Jonah
- Trusting Hezekiah
- King David
- Listening Samuel
- Weeping Hannah
- Redeemer Boaz
- Moabite Ruth
- Mighty Warrior Gideon
- Faith Model Rahab
- Confident Joshua
- Prophet Miriam
- Floating Moses
- Dreaming Joseph
- Wrestling Jacob
- Lovely Rachel
- Beloved, Comforting Rebekah
- Only Son Isaac
- Laughing Sarah
- Father Abraham
- In Him the Gentiles Will Hope
- A Shoot From a Stump
November 2017
- From the Heart
- True Hospitality
- Living Means Loving
- Submission Involves Service
- Loving Means Submitting
- Kindness, Compassion, Forgiveness
- The New Way of Love
- Freedom Leads to Humble Service
- Free to Serve One Another
- Getting Along Is Essential
- Living in Harmony Is Necessary
- Acceptance With No Favoritism
- Accepting One Another
- “I’m Praying for You; Please Pray for Me”
- Too Busy to Pray?
- Praying for One Another
- Loving Means Using My Gifts
- Using Our Spirit-Given Gifts
- More About Encouragement
- The Urgency of Encouragement
- Encouragement
- Confession and Forgiveness
- Room for David, Room for Me
- It’s All About Humility
- It’s Not About You
- Difficult but Necessary
- Speaking the Truth in Love
- The Greatest Is Love
- It’s in the Doing
- The Ultimate Command
October 2017
- The Reformation: A Call to Faithfulness
- Living for God’s Glory
- Glory to No Other
- Soli Deo Gloria: To God Be the Glory!
- Sharing Our Faith
- Growing in Faith
- Faith and Action
- The Nature of Saving Faith
- Sola Fide: Faith, the Channel of Grace
- Sealed by the Holy Spirit
- Given by the Holy Spirit
- Grace for Sinners
- Grace Brings Justice and Mercy
- Chosen From Before Creation
- The Father’s Love and Mercy
- The Lord Comes Looking for Us
- Grace of the Triune God
- Sola Gratia: Salvation by Grace Alone
- Prophet, Priest, and King
- Salvation in No Other Name
- Christ’s Death on the Cross
- The Perfect Savior
- We Need a Savior
- Solus Christus: Christ Alone
- The Sufficiency of God’s Word
- The Power of God’s Word
- The Clarity of God’s Word
- The Divine Authority of God’s Word
- God’s Divinely Inspired Word
- Sola Scriptura: The Bible Alone
- The Reformation: “Revive Us Again”
September 2017
- Eternal Gratitude
- The Lamb on the Throne
- Mindful Gratitude
- Thanks for Grace
- Overflowing Thanksgiving
- Prayerful Thanks
- Joyful Inheritance
- Gratitude’s Song
- Sacrificial Thanks
- Hopeful Thanks
- Gratitude in Community
- Grateful Shining
- Thanks for Others on the Journey
- Thanks for God’s Work
- Gratitude at the Graveside
- Reason for Kingdom Joy
- When He Had Given Thanks
- Flexing Your Gratitude Muscles
- What’s Under Your Rug?
- Available Resources
- Good News
- Thanks for Small Things
- Real Thanks
- Thanks in Times of Trouble
- Grass and Gratitude
- Pasture Living
- Calling All the Earth
- Counting Our Blessings
- Life Is Gift
- Gratitude’s Beginnings
August 2017
- Worship the Coming King
- Worship the One Who Is Just
- By the Word of Our Testimony
- Worship the One Who Is Worthy
- Worship the Lord
- Father, Make Us One
- A Puzzle and a Song
- “You Never Let Go”
- Singing Every Day
- What a Time for Singing!
- “His Love Never Quits”
- Born to Be a King
- The Right Place at the Right Time
- The Song of the Shepherds
- The Angels’ Song
- A Long-Awaited Song
- Mary’s Song
- Elizabeth’s Song
- The Day the Music Stopped
- Garments of Praise
- Battle Songs
- When Should We Celebrate?
- Preparing to Praise
- A Song of Hope
- A Song of Comfort
- A Well That Brings Joy
- Jonah’s Prayer Song
- More Sad Songs
- The Singing Continues
- A Sad Song With a Ray of Hope
- The Creation Song
July 2017
- Gruff Words From a Prophet of God
- Not Lifting a Finger to Help
- Ears That Hear, Eyes That See
- Euodia and Syntyche
- A Faithful Person Who Can Find?
- Overlooking an Insult
- Greet One Another
- Speaking the Truth in Love
- Going Back to the Beginning
- The Great Turn-Around
- Forgiven and Set Free
- Stress
- Stereotypes
- Loneliness
- Gentleness
- Seeking Peace and Prosperity
- Crucify the Flesh
- A Certain Toughness
- Be Considerate
- Thank You; I’m Sorry; Please . . .
- Young and Old Together in Christ
- Personal Communication
- Love Is Not Rude
- Submission
- The Centrality of Love
- Two Great Commandments
- Guidelines for Healthy Relationships
- Humility
- Neither Gentile Nor Jew
- Hiding From God and From One Another
- The Foundation
June 2017
- God’s Consummate Garden
- The Lows and Highs of Gardening
- Annuals and Perennials
- Multiplication in God’s Garden
- Continuing Fruit
- A Time to Uproot
- Produce or Perish?
- Fading Light
- Transplants in Trouble
- Transplanted
- An Abundant Harvest
- An Overwhelming Harvest
- Seeing the Harvest
- The Purpose of Disasters?
- Gardening and Vacationing
- Enjoying the Harvest
- Seeking the Peace of the City
- Gardening in the City
- Weeds in the Garden
- Volunteers in God’s Garden
- Milk and Honey (And Bees)
- Coworkers in God’s Garden
- Sun, Rain, and Love for Everyone
- The Mystery of Seeds
- Plowing and Rest
- Desolation and Rest
- God’s Cursed Garden
- Walking in the Garden
- Planted in God’s Garden
- Consider How We Grow
May 2017
- Reunion With God
- Rays of Righteousness
- Turned Into Treasure
- What Does God Give?
- The Floodgates of Heaven
- Come and Share God’s Table
- Returning to God
- On the Wrong Side of Justice
- Admittedly Guilty, Graciously Accepted
- Need to Get Clean?
- Getting Prepared for God
- God Is Weary of Ingratitude
- God Loves Love
- God Loves Children
- Sacrifice for Your Family
- Learning to Sacrifice
- Family Foundations
- Our True Family
- Break Free of Favoritism
- Teachers of Integrity
- Let God Rule
- Foiled by God
- Shut the Doors, Keep Out the People
- God of Our Hearts
- Giving God Our Scraps
- To Appease or to Please
- Teachers of Contempt
- God, Our Disrespected Father
- Our Father Is Paying Attention to Us
- Love Is a Choice
- God’s Message
April 2017
- All We Need to Know
- What Happened at the Beachfront Bbq
- 153 Fish!
- Loving the Unseen Savior
- From the Belly of the Beast
- The Divine Adversative
- Resurrected!
- The True Way to Life
- Sealed and Secured
- The Healthy Skeptic
- I Believe; Help . . .
- Emmaus Road: Walking Enlivened
- Emmaus Road: Walking Enlightened
- Emmaus Road: Walking in Ignorance
- The Resurrection: Frightening News
- Boldly Burying the Dead Savior
- What’s So Good About Good Friday?
- Washing Feet
- Betrayed!
- Chosen!
- Bitter Tears Over Jerusalem
- Shouting Stones
- Untamed Colts
- I Trust in You, Lord
- He Who Began a Good Work
- The Resurrection and the Life
- Jesus Wept
- Lazarus Is Dead
- Can These Bones Live?
- April’s Fool?
March 2017
- The Rejected One Returns
- The Power of the Truth
- Recognizing God
- At the Crucifixion: Close to Jesus
- To All Who Believe
- Don’t Talk About This!
- Claiming it Never Happened
- What’s Done Cannot Be Undone
- Is Pilate Innocent? Are We?
- Field of Blood
- In the Darkness, False Claims
- In Secret No More
- “How Great My Sin and Misery Are”
- “All for Sinners’ Gain”
- Noisy Execution
- Law and Disorder
- Not Guilty, but Sentenced to Die
- No Basis for a Charge
- Blame the Victim
- Blind Injustice
- Looking for Evidence
- Promises Broken
- Quick Exit
- Jesus, the Wanted Man
- The Kiss of Death
- Promises, Promises
- “Even My Close Friend”
- What Jesus Was Worth to Judas
- Murder Motive: Power Politics
- Murder Motive: Religious Hatred
- His Own Turned Against Him
February 2017
- A Friend at Midnight
- The Least of These
- Keep Watch!
- You Are Invited! Rsvp
- Is God Unfair?
- Called to Serve
- Echoes of God’s Forgiveness
- When Time Runs Out
- Mercy for Me, a Sinner
- What’s Our Prayer Attitude?
- Persisting in Prayer
- What if . . . ?
- Lying at the Gate
- Inside Our Mansions
- Advice for Investors
- Whose Neighbor Am I?
- The Good Samaritan
- Passing by on the Other Side
- The Waiting Father
- The Stranger at Home
- The Runaway Son
- The Lost Drone
- When Candles Won’t Light
- One Single Seed
- Hiding Our Gifts
- Why Are We Here?
- What Keeps Us From Hearing?
- How Are You Listening?
January 2017
- Same Old, Same Old?
- Exalted Redeemers
- Naomi Has a Son!
- Joyful and Watchful
- Joyful Relief From the Enemy
- Ruth and Her Sisters
- Boaz at the Gate
- No Plunder in Persia
- The King’s Wisdom
- Bread in Bethlehem
- Redemption
- The Consequences of Folly
- Courting the King’s Favor
- Persian Wisdom
- Merciful, Noble, Obedient
- A Time to Speak
- A Time to Honor and a Time to Grieve
- A Time to Speak or Be Silent?
- A Righteous Israelite
- A Righteous Foreigner
- Good Citizen Mordecai
- Call Me Bitter!
- The World We Live In
- And What About God?
- Far From Home
- Famine and Death
- What’s in a Name?
- O Hungry Town of Bethlehem
- . . . in a Faraway Palace
- A Long Time Ago . . .
- A Good Place to Dwell
December 2016
- Hope for Shalom
- Hopeful Purity
- Fearless Hope
- Loving Hope
- Dawn of Hope
- Light of Hope
- Hope Fulfilled
- Promised Hope
- Future Hope
- Hope for Completion
- Hope for Peace
- Hope for Restoration
- Daily Hope
- Patient Hope
- Longing Hope
- Certain Hope
- Hope in Life and Death
- Hope of the World
- Hope in the Unseen
- Unswerving Hope
- Mysterious Hope
- Living Hope
- The Anchor of Hope
- Dawn of Hope
- Wakeful Hope
- Sure Hope
- Audacious Hope
- God’s Name Gives Hope
- Hopeful Harvest
- Need for Hope
- Source of Hope
November 2016
- Encouragement to Keep Going Each Day
- The Unshakable Kingdom
- Antidote for an Ungrateful Heart
- Christ’s Blood
- Christ’s Body
- A Message for the Lonely Heart
- Every Day Is Thanksgiving Day!
- Living Out Our Faith
- God and Our Witness
- Jesus, the Liberator
- Hungry for God’s Word
- Turning Desperation Into Hope
- Two Revelations
- Appreciating Our Bodies
- Our Good Shepherd
- Seize the Moment!
- Are You Hungry?
- The Father Who Hears
- Helping People in Need
- A New Sacrifice to God
- The Searching God
- One Out of Ten
- Anxiety-Free Living
- Rejoice in the Lord!
- Thanksgiving in All Circumstances
- Generosity and Thanksgiving
- Thankful to Others
- Authentic Thanksgiving
- The Peace of Christ
- Overflowing With Thankfulness
October 2016
- God’s Harvest Faithfulness
- Fruit in Every Season
- Patience for the Harvest
- A Refreshing Conclusion
- The Harvest of the Earth
- A Harvest Accounting
- Crops and Weeds
- A Harvest Warning
- Harvest From a Stump
- A Harvest Promise
- The Fruit of Repentance
- A Disciplined Harvest
- The Reward of Harvest Labor
- Harvest Workers
- Ripe for Harvest
- Good Fruit
- Good Soil
- God Multiplies the Harvest
- A Rich Reward
- Just in Time for Harvest
- Leftover Sheaves
- Don’t Give Up!
- Resting During Harvest
- Bigger Barns?
- Firstfruits
- God’s Harvest Testimony
- A Harvest of Righteousness
- Taking God’s Care for Granted
- All by Itself
- So Is My Word
- Celebrating Harvest
September 2016
- Signature
- Worthwhile
- Precious in God’s Sight
- How Far Grace Goes
- The Greatest Thing
- Two More Plane Tickets
- Andy and Heaven
- God’s Vast Project
- Circle of Light
- Grumpy Ron
- New? Seriously?
- When Worlds Collide
- The Weight of Love
- Lumpy, but Precious
- He Super-Personal Talk
- Failure in the Pond
- Embedded
- Body Slam
- Beginning to Trust
- A Sanctified Mess: People
- Ron Needed Joy
- God Gets Into Ron’s Head
- Sanctification Starts With Grace
- Sanctified—And Clueless
- Sanctification’s Long Road
- Ron the Hulk
- How You Think of God
- Sanctification Is Gentle
- Sanctification Is a Gift
- House Number 6
August 2016
- Mission Challenge
- Fasting and Prayer
- Called Back to God
- Promise Keeping
- Purity
- Connecting With the King
- Stuck
- Fearless
- Daring to Dream
- Christians in a Hostile World
- Victory From the Accuser
- Look to Jesus
- Open Our Eyes
- King of Glory
- The Sword of the Spirit
- Reviving Old Wells
- World Changers
- God or Money
- Two Opinions
- In Need of Hope
- The Faith of Rahab
- Noble Character, Reflecting Wisdom
- Marriage Reflecting God’s Character
- Character
- The Price of Freedom
- Set Free
- Fiery Arrows
- Stand
- Truth
- Battle of Repentance
- Recognizing God and His Word
July 2016
- Change or No Change
- Godly Aging
- Working Relationship
- Diet Change
- Bifocals
- Don’t Forget
- By All Means
- Confidence in Prayer
- Lord of the Seasons
- Saving for the Big Change
- A New Name
- Change in Direction
- Change Agent
- Change of Heart
- Facing Loss
- Hanging in There
- Be Strong and Courageous
- Excuses
- Lift Up the Cross
- A New Master
- Looking Beyond
- Decisions, Decisions
- Letting Go
- Big or Small
- The Institution of Marriage
- Growth Spurts
- Miscommunication
- Using Our Words
- Eyes Opened
- Do We Not Know? Have We Not Heard?
- A Time for Everything
June 2016
- Christ’s Gifts Through the Spirit
- Gifts of the Spirit
- The Holy Spirit and Peace
- The Holy Spirit and Joy
- The Holy Spirit and Love
- Fruit of the Spirit
- Holy Spirit, Intercessor
- Holy Spirit, Convictor of Sin
- The Holy Spirit, Author of Scripture
- Grieving the Holy Spirit
- Holy Spirit, Provider of Speech
- The Holy Spirit Kindles True Faith
- The Holy Spirit Sanctifies Us
- The CONNECTING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
- The Power of the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit as Counselor
- The Holy Spirit as Seal
- Holy Spirit: Third Person of the Trinity
- The Holy Spirit as Water
- The Holy Spirit as Wind
- The Holy Spirit as Fire
- The Holy Spirit as a Dove
- Spirit of the Messiah
- Anointing Spirit
- Heart Cleanser
- Spirit of Courage
- Empowering Spirit
- Instilling Spirit
- Breathing Spirit
- Creator Spirit
May 2016
- Jesus Loves Misfits
- The True Intent of the Law
- Free Pass
- Soul Celebration
- The Cinderella Syndrome
- Why Is Spiritual Change So Hard?
- Touching the Untouchables
- The Catch of the Day
- Healed to Serve
- Repent and Believe!
- Not Looking for Fame
- Mercy or Revenge?
- Do You Really Want to Be Like Jesus?
- Family Connections
- Play Your Role
- The Prophet We Really Need!
- The Guide We Need
- Entering the Arena of Power
- Losing Jesus
- The Face of God
- Waiting for the Messiah
- Out-of-Season Gospel?
- The Revolution Begins
- A New Song for an Old Man
- Naming Rights
- Singing and Praying
- Unseen Joy
- At His Service
- A Bridge Named Zechariah
- In Times of Darkness
- Freedom Writers
April 2016
- Signing Off
- Moses and Jesus
- Reminder
- Sheep Never Acted Like This!
- Testing
- Forgetfulness
- Valedictorian
- A Lesson From the Sidelines
- Reminders of God’s Love
- Moses Is Still Learning
- Foolish Pharoah
- Group Humility
- False Humility
- Moses’ Supernatural Equipping
- Answers to Moses’ Prayers
- Slow Learners
- An Earlier Moses
- Step Into My Office
- What You Learn While Tending Sheep
- Moses’ Education Continues
- Jesus Knows Who He Really Is
- Moses Learns He Is an Alien
- Jesus, Expert in the Word
- Failures and Successes
- The Source of True Wisdom
- The School of Mistakes
- The School of Community
- The School of Extravagance
- More on the School of Suffering
- The School of Suffering
March 2016
- The Way Home
- Were You There?
- The Grace to Forgive
- If Anyone Sins
- Impossible
- Standing in Front of the Cross
- Jesus in the Middle
- The Cup
- The Peace of Jesus
- The Fullness of Love
- Two Reactions to Jesus
- Meekness and Majesty
- The Path to Greatness
- The Cross of Discipleship
- Keeping Your Eyes on the Cross
- A Friend of Sinners
- Baptized and Tempted
- What’s in a Name?
- Worthy Is the Lamb, Who Was Slain
- Rescued at Sea
- In Our Place Condemned He Stood
- Familiar With Suffering
- Wash Me, and I Will Be Clean
- The Curse of the Cross
- Look and Live
- Because God So Loved
- God Proves His Love
- Saved by the Blood
- He Did Not Spare His Own Son
- A Promise to Live By
- Boasting in the Cross
February 2016
- God’s Finished Work
- The Holy City
- The End of Work: Purifying Fire
- Work and Rest
- God’s People at Work: Lydia
- God’s People at Work: Jesus
- God’s People at Work: Musicians
- God’s People at Work: Esther
- God’s People at Work: Joseph
- God’s Coworkers: Providing for Needs
- God’s Coworkers: Redemption Agents
- God’s Coworkers: Cultivating Creation
- God’s Coworkers: Health and Healing
- God’s COWORKERS: NURTURING CHILDREN
- God’s Coworkers: Governing Society
- God’s Coworkers: Work That Beautifies
- A New Pattern of Work: Integrity
- A New Pattern of Work: Humility
- A New Pattern of Work: Who Is Boss?
- A New Pattern of Work: Your New Boss
- Redeemed for Work: Talented!
- Redeemed for Work: Masterpieces
- Because of Sin, Work Is Unjust
- When Work Becomes Our Identity
- When Work Appears Meaningless
- Because of Sin, Work Becomes Selfish
- The Curse on Work
- Made to Work
- The First Day of Work
January 2016
- Children of God
- God’s Wisdom
- God Is Love
- God of the Lowly
- He Cares About You and Me
- The God Who Does Not Forget Us
- The Gentle and Humble God
- The Wrath of God
- The Lion Who Is a Lamb
- “I Will Betroth You to Me Forever”
- Christ Living in Our Hearts
- The Love of God
- The God Who Establishes Justice
- The Crucified One
- Again, “I Am”
- The Word Became Flesh
- The Son of God
- Holy
- Worthy of Glory, Honor, and Power
- Coming to Know This God
- God, Who Is Gracious and Merciful
- The Word of God
- The God Who Makes Himself Known
- God Alone Is Good
- God’s Eternal Name
- The Infinite, Personal God
- The Immensity of God
- The Creator and His Creation
- God Is Spirit
- God Is One
- That We May Seek Him and Find Him
December 2015
- The Best for Last
- Making it Right
- Perseverence
- The One They Did Not See
- Holding On
- Dressed to Serve
- The Glory of the Lord
- Last Minute
- “How Will This Be?”
- Blue Christmas
- Ready for Service
- A Flourishing Juniper
- Search Me, O God
- Joseph of Arimathea
- Hasten the Day
- Wait Quietly
- Impatience
- The One
- Worth Waiting For
- Shiloah
- Disappointment
- Keep Calm
- Do Not Fret
- Anxious Waiting
- Waiting for Freedom
- Anticipation
- Working While Waiting
- Christmas Lists
- Noah
- Simeon
- Watchmen
November 2015
- Nothing Can Separate Us!
- God Works for Our Good
- Suffering Versus Glory
- Set Your Mind
- It’s a New Day
- The Place of Evil
- I Still Belong to Jesus
- Holy Law
- Connected to Jesus
- Life in Christ
- Alive to God
- United With Christ
- Jesus Trumps Sin
- At Just the Right Time
- Resting on Peace
- Hoping in God
- I Belong to God
- Trusting God to Do It
- Boasting in Jesus
- God’s Justice in Jesus
- What I Really Need
- Religion on the Inside
- Bearing Fruit Matters
- Kindness and Repentance
- Following Truth
- Knowing God
- God’s Desire for Me
- God’s Words for Me
- Letters From God
- “A Devoted Slave of Jesus”
October 2015
- A Wise Woman
- What to Ask
- Hearing From Mother
- A Father’s Joy
- Your “Heart Condition”
- Drip, Drip, Drip
- Letting Sparks Fly
- Wise to Be Humble
- Example, Example, Example!
- A Good Name
- Honoring Parents
- A Crown of Splendor
- An Unusual Meal
- A Heart at Peace
- A Wise Friend—A Gift From God
- A Healing Tongue
- Giving and Being Refreshed
- Love’s Covering
- Remembering the Righteous
- The Banquet Invitation
- Living Life to the Fullest
- Living Life to the Fullest
- Jealousy and Anger: Good Emotions?
- Heart Purity Needed
- Guarding Your Heart
- Being Good Neighbors
- The Lord’s Good Discipline
- Knowing What to Do
- Storing Up Truths
- Are You Simple, or What?
- Lead Me Not Into Temptation
- Wisdom, Life’s Essential Element
September 2015
- Stolen Eggs and a Second Chance
- Love Sets Boundaries
- Secure Enough to Love
- God’s Heart Beats With Reconciliation
- Love Takes Time to Listen
- Faithfulness Through Persecution
- Real Hospitality Doesn’t Grumble
- Easy and Difficult Sharing
- Prayer Builds Relationship With God
- “I Know That I Have You”
- Living With Joyful Hope
- Serving God Through Loving Others
- Worship Disruption or Participation?
- Sincere Love Hates Hatred
- Single Adults Have Much to Contribute
- A Hot Tub and a Broken Toe
- The Poor Are the Most Treasured Part
- Barb’s Close Friend Jonathan
- Ear Rocks
- Every Part Counts
- Who Is Not Here?
- House for All Sinners and Saints
- On the Outside Looking In
- Loving the Alien
- Prejudice About Differences
- Spiritual Gifts for Everyone
- Healer of Broken Relationships
- Betrayal in Relationships
- Pristine Community of Creation
- Perfect Community
August 2015
- What More Can We Say?
- Hemmed In, Kept Safe?
- A Cry for Justice
- Quiet Comfort
- A Mountaintop View
- Living Among Liars
- Sweeter Than Honey
- How Shall We Live?
- Save Us!
- A Day to Rejoice
- Rescued
- It’s All About God
- Worshiping at God’s Footstool
- Sing a New Song
- Hard Hearts and Hard Bread
- Safe and Sound
- God’s Dwelling Place
- Crossed Arms
- How Could I Have Done That?
- God Is on Our Side
- Satisfying Our Thirst
- True Delight
- Taste and See
- Evening Tears and Morning Joy
- May I Be Your Friend?
- Wash Your Hands
- The Valley of Shadows
- A Living Desert
- A Day in the Sun
- Astounding Finger Works
- A Thriving Life
July 2015
- Jesus and People: Availability
- Jesus and His Disciples: Clear Guidance
- Holy Spirit: Mentoring and Shaping Us
- Lydia and the Philippians: Take Initiative
- Daniel: Visible Habits
- Paul and Timothy: Sharing Brokenness
- Paul to Timothy: Follow Your Gifting
- Barnabas and Mark: Another Chance
- Barnabas and Saul (Paul): Affirmation
- Naomi and Ruth: Unintentional Mentor
- Mordecai and Esther: Opportune Calling
- Hannah and Samuel: Letting Go
- Dorcas and the Poor: Generosity
- Paul and the Galatians: Redirecting
- Priscilla, Aquila, and Apollos: Guidance
- Witnesses to the King: Facing Adversity
- Naaman’s Servants: Speaking Truth to Power
- Nathan and David: Confrontation
- Epaphras and Colossae: Prayer
- Epaphras and Colossae: Teaching Grace
- Abraham and Lot: Relationships First
- Philip and the Ethiopian: Loving Questions
- Elijah and Elisha: Commitment
- Job and Friends: Trusting in God’s Control
- God and Jonah: Radiate Compassion
- Eli and Samuel: Listening for God
- Moses and Joshua: Moving Past Jealousy
- Joseph and His Brothers: Seeing God’s Plan
- Abraham and Isaac: Obedience
- Elijah and the Widow: Learning to Trust
- Jethro and Moses: Sharing Advice
June 2015
- Sent to Gather All the Nations
- Marked
- Adopted
- Humility
- One Baptism
- Baptism Clothes
- Our True Home
- Undoing Baptism?
- Changing Scripts
- Baptismal Direction
- False Commitment
- Deliver Us From Evil
- Can You Drink the Cup?
- Suffering
- Dying and Rising
- Changed
- Gospel Freedom
- Baptism for the Successful
- Every Nation, Tribe, and People
- Chosen
- Everyone and Anyone
- When and Where and How?
- Why Are You the Way You Are?
- Anointed
- Accepted
- Out of Reach?
- Torn Open
- A Lamb
- All Done
- Special Joy
May 2015
- Welcome Home
- Worth the Wait
- Our Glorious Inheritance
- Loving Discipline
- Following God’s Example
- The Family Name
- Orchestrating Love
- Adopted Into the Family
- Glorious Freedom
- Father Knows Best
- Reckless Confidence
- Childlike Faith
- Receiving the Kingdom Like Children
- Love Returned
- Nothing Second Best
- A Different Kind of Lost
- Full Restoration
- Grace or Nothing
- The Father’s Compassion
- Orphaned by Sin
- The Prodigal Father
- The Mother Love of God
- Love Always
- Lavished With Love
- Daddy’s Ear
- Father Respect
- “Abba, Father”
- The Faithful, Perfect Father
- The Perfect Father
- In My Father’s Hands
- Children of God
April 2015
- Because He Lives
- God Is Alive!
- Our Great High Priest
- Remember Who You Are
- Our Living Hope
- Whatever You Do
- Is it Really Possible?
- Living on the Right Side of Easter
- That’s Why We Sing
- Feeling Trapped?
- No Condemnation
- What If?
- Restored Vision
- Surprised by the Savior
- Does Someone Need You?
- Rejoicing in Suffering?
- Spending Time With Jesus
- Witness Through Sharing
- The Promise of Power
- When You Fail Someone You Love
- Do Christians Doubt?
- Behind Closed Doors
- Praying for Open Eyes
- Believing the Unbelievable
- Has Easter Made a Difference?
- Christ Is Risen!
- Secret Followers
- Crucified!
- Love Without Limit!
- The Suffering Savior
March 2015
- Put it Into Practice
- Finding Freedom
- Palm Sunday: “Hosanna”?
- Seeking the Mind of the Spirit Together
- A Glimpse of the Holy
- In the Spirit and in Truth
- Confession: Good for the Body
- Confession: Good for the Soul
- Our Footwashing Lord
- “We Would Like to See Jesus”
- Great Service
- The Way of the Cross
- Living the Cross-Life
- The Simple Life
- A Fast Secret
- Ask for Anything You Wish!
- God So Loved
- Lord, Teach Us to Pray
- Getting Away From the Noise
- Living in the Light of God’s Word
- Studying What God Inspired
- Warning: Sharp Edges!
- Sowing and Reaping
- Zealous Jesus
- Thirst Quenched
- Hearts Burning
- Jesus Explains Himself
- When Jesus Shows Up
- To What Is Jesus Inviting You?
- Walking the Ancient Paths
- Following Jesus
February 2015
- Alpha and Omega
- Faithful Witness
- Morning Star
- Pioneer and Perfecter of Faith
- Head of the Body
- Rock
- Cornerstone
- Advocate
- Consolation of Israel
- The True Vine
- The Way, the Truth, and the Life
- The Resurrection and the Life
- The GOOD SHEPHERD
- The Gate
- The LIGHT OF THE WORLD
- The BREAD OF LIFE
- The Word
- Savior
- Son of Man
- Son of God
- Beloved Son
- King of the Jews
- MESSIAH (Christ): “Anointed One”
- Jesus of Nazareth
- JESUS: “The Lord Saves”
- IMMANUEL: “God With Us”
- Son of David
- Prince of Peace
January 2015
- All Things Made New
- New Heavens and a New Earth
- They Sang a New Song
- No More Groaning
- A New Name
- Jesus: First and Enough
- A New Competence
- A New Self
- Newly Created
- Living a New Life
- God Gives a New Song
- The Joy of Forgetting
- Something New: Power in Weakness
- Something New: Hope
- Something New: Resurrection
- Something New: Memory
- Something New: Love
- Something New: Joy
- Something New: Authority
- Something New: Hope
- Something Old, Something New
- Nothing New?
- Overburdened
- A New Struggle With Need
- Are You Alone?
- New Is Not Always Better
- A Different, DANGEROUS VOICE
- When All Things Were New, God Spoke
- More to Say
- The Joy of New Beginnings
- When Everything Was New
December 2014
- A Strange Way to Save the World
- A Big Gospel
- A Major Turnaround
- Outwitted
- Cutting-Edge Plans
- Power Upset
- God With Us
- Navigating the Bumps
- The Sacrifice of Worship
- Seeking Jesus
- Simply Trusting
- The Weight of Answering the Call
- No Escape
- Watching Over Us All
- Disappointment
- Catching the Vision
- Waiting for Something Better
- Contemplative
- Surprised and Amazed
- Leaving it Behind
- Unclean Shepherds
- No Room
- The Problem of Enemies
- Undeserved Favor
- Selfless Servanthood
- Impossible Plans and Nagging Doubts
- The Trouble With Good News
- No More Disgrace
- Beyond Expectations
- A Surprising Turnaround
- "What Do You Want?"
November 2014
- The Witness of Anticipation
- The Witness of Good Deeds
- The Witness of a Faithful Spouse
- The Witness of Being Thankful
- The Witness of Wisdom
- Generous Invitations
- Humor as Witness
- The Witness of the Church
- The Witness of Scripture
- The Witness of Parents and Children
- Your Faith Story
- Witnessing Grace
- Witness at Work
- The Witness of Questions
- Witness Through Doubt
- The Witness of Christian Unity
- You Are Invited!
- Witnessing Anytime, Anyplace
- The Witness of Balance
- The Witness of Christian Leaders
- Praying for Protection
- Rest as Witness
- Witness in Work and Retirement
- Witnessing When We Don't Want To
- Parents, Tell Your Children
- Faithful Witnessing
- Fearful Witness
- Witness in Distress
- God's First Missionary
- Grace-Filled Christian Witness
October 2014
- Reformation Day
- Jesus Arrested and Bound
- The Face of God
- Mission Possible
- God's Wrath
- United With Christ
- Food and the Cross
- Self-Examination
- Divine Plumb Line
- Proclaiming the Lord's Death
- No Longer Orphans
- Broken Hearts and Broken Bonds
- The Sin of Judging Others
- The Sin of Pride
- Fellowship
- Jonah and Grace
- Soul-Winning
- The Cross Predicted
- Who Crucified Jesus?
- Transforming Your Mind
- The Aroma of Christ
- Power to Stand
- The Scarlet Cord
- Mission
- Recognizing Jesus
- Strong Words
- The Power of the Cross
- The Great Work of Jesus
- The Cross of Jesus Christ
- The Cross Is Central
- From Before Creation
September 2014
- Separation Ended
- The Reward
- Communion and Consolation
- Joseph's Brothers: Terrified
- Joseph's Brothers: Conversion
- Joseph's Brothers: Repentance
- Confrontation: A Major Setback
- Confrontation: Unsettling Kindness
- Confrontation: In a Tight Spot
- Confrontation: A Father's Accusation
- Confrontation: What Is God Doing?
- Confrontation: Stings of Conscience
- Confrontation: Harsh Words
- Joseph: The World's Benefactor
- Joseph: Healing
- God's Abundant Love
- Joseph: Empowered
- The Third Test: Darkness
- The Second Test: Submission
- The First Test: Loyalty
- Joseph: Thriving in Exile
- Joseph: Exiled Into Slavery
- Judah's Sordid Story
- Jacob's Impassioned Grief
- God's Restraining Hand
- How Hatred Explodes
- Joseph on a Journey
- Escalating Hatred
- Favoritism: An Old Infection
- Redemption Comes Hard
August 2014
- God's Beautiful Word of Grace
- Obedience to God's Word
- What Are You Worth?
- The Problem of Suffering
- God's Word: A Delight
- Clinging to God's Promises
- Upheld by God's Word
- Comforted by God's Word
- Share the Bible's Truth
- God's Word Is Truth
- The Bible Gives Understanding
- The Bible Gives Light
- Persecution and Praise
- God's Word Gives Courage
- God Gives Hope
- Good Habits With the Bible
- Humble Before God
- God's Word: Lost and Found
- God's Word Is for Training
- God's Word Is for Correcting
- God's Word Is for Rebuking
- God's Word Is for Teaching
- Meditating on God's Word
- Memorizing God's Word
- Studying God's Word
- Reading the Whole Bible
- Hearing About Jesus
- The Bible Is About Jesus
- Battling Temptation
- God's Message Revealed
- Happy or Blessed?
July 2014
- Living With a Story
- Living Without a Story
- The Importance of Telling Stories
- One Page at a Time
- Spoiler Alert: God Wins!
- Looking for Clues
- Resisting God: Pretending
- Resisting God: The Silent Treatment
- Resisting God: Defiance
- Wrong Story?
- Finding Your Story
- Just When You Think You Know...
- U-Turn
- Trust in God’s Timing
- Nervous About God’s Timing
- When God Shows Up
- God’s Long Story
- God Is Faithful to His Story
- A Death to Life Story
- Gospel Stories: Death, Then Life
- Who Is My Storyteller?
- A Story or a Picture?
- Suspense in God’s Story
- Trouble in God’s Story
- God’s Response: Writing a Happy Ending
- Our Story With God: A Good Start
- Can We Trust God?
- The Gospel Story: Good News!
- The Story of What God Has Done
- Life Makes Sense: God’s Story of You
June 2014
- Ten Thousand Reasons
- Our Life’s Purpose: Part of God’s Story
- No More Crying There
- Paradise Regained
- The Great Multitude
- The Final Judgment
- Do Not Be Amazed!
- Will We Be Recognized in Heaven?
- Soon and Very Soon?
- When Jesus Comes Again
- Before Jesus Comes Again
- How Can We Provide Comfort?
- Death Does Not Have the Last Word
- Should Christians Be Afraid of Death?
- If Jesus Had Been There
- Why Do Bad Things Happen?
- Living Life for Those Who Are Least
- Sharing From Our Abundance
- The Rich Fool
- God's Kingdom in Our Midst
- Is That All There Is?
- But Why?
- The Bully on the Block
- Love Never Fails!
- Can We Be Sure Who Jesus Is?
- Undercover Ceo
- How God Picks Up the Pieces
- Did God Lose Control?
- Paradise Lost
- Made in God's Image
- In the Beginning
May 2014
- Cast All Your Cares on Him
- Ho Pater Ton Oiktirmos: "The Father of Mercies"
- Theos Hemon Pater: "God Our Father"
- Abba Ho Pater: "Abba, Father"
- Patros Mou: "My Father"
- Theou Patros: "God the Father"
- Despotes: "Master"
- Kyrios: "Lord"
- Ho Basileus Ton Ethnon: "King of the Nations"
- Ho Theos: "God"
- Yahweh Tsidkenu: "The Lord Our Righteousness"
- Yahweh Ra'ah: "The Lord Is My Shepherd"
- Yahweh Sabaoth: "The Lord of Hosts"
- Yahweh Mekoddishkem: "The Lord Who Sanctifies You"
- Yahweh Shalom: "The Lord Is Peace"
- Yahweh Nissi: "The Lord Is My Banner"
- Yahweh Rapha: "The Lord Who Heals"
- Yahweh Yireh: "The Lord Will Provide"
- Adonai: "Lord, Master, Owner"
- Yahweh: "I Am Who I Am"
- El Hakkadosh: "The Holy God"
- El Hakkavod: "The God of Glory"
- El Olam: "The Everlasting God"
- El Gibbor: "The Mighty God"
- El Tsaddik: "The Righteous God"
- El Emet: "The Faithful God of Truth"
- El Shaddai: "God Almighty"
- El Roi: "The God Who Sees"
- El Elyon: "The Most High God"
- El or Elohim: "The One True God"
- What's in a Name?
April 2014
- Amazing Love
- God in the Neighborhood
- More Than We Can Imagine
- Following Jesus
- Feed My Sheep
- Gone Fishing
- A Disciple's Purpose
- Believing and Not Seeing
- The Peace of Christ
- Name Recognition
- A Day Like No Other
- Hope in the Garden
- "It Is Finished"
- A True and Other-Worldly Kingdom
- Letting the World Know
- The Best Protection Plan
- Grief to Joy
- The Palm Parade
- Remaining in Christ
- Never Alone
- Finding Your Way
- Hope for Troubled Hearts
- A New Command
- What Glory Looks Like
- Into the Night
- Being Known
- I Have Set You an Example
- Daily Hygeine
- Willing to Be Washed
- Full Extent of His Love
March 2014
- The Good News
- "Secret" Christians
- Scripture Is Fulfulled
- The Son of God
- God's New Temple
- Passover Relived
- Enduring Forsakenness
- The Curse of Crucifixion
- No Sorrow Like His Sorrow
- The Last Shall Be First
- Heroic Minor Characters
- Mocked and Mocked Again
- Taking the Blame
- Jesus Barabbas, or Jesus the Messiah?
- When Silence Speaks
- Responding to the Lord's Look
- Cursing Under Pressure
- Confession
- Discipleship Failure
- Finishing Well
- The Weapons of Our Warfare
- Betrayed With a Kiss
- The Spirit Is Willing
- Watching
- Praying According to God's Will
- Rightly Estimating Our Commitment
- The Kingdom of God Has Come
- The Lord Knows Everything
- The Lord's Guest Room and Supper
- A Murderous Plot and Betrayal
- "In Memory of Her"
February 2014
- Blessing and Strength
- Treasure in This World
- Language
- Valley and Darkness
- Seeds That Choke
- Odor of Life
- Paul the Traveler
- Our Will or God's?
- Journey's End
- Completely Safe
- Blind Guides
- Who Is Leading Us?
- God's Word and Passing Away
- God Is Present Everywhere
- Days Like a Shadow
- Wings for Times of Trouble
- Running for Your Life
- Do You Know Where You Are Going?
- Out of Egypt
- Jacob in Egypt
- Ezra and God's Good Law
- A Heavenly City
- Counting Our Days
- Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
- Run!
- Roamers and Pilgrims
- Pilgrims to the Father's House
- Strangers
January 2014
- Remember
- The Old Friend of Sin
- Join the Parade of Praise
- Call and Response
- Location, Location, Location
- Renewing Vows
- The Choice
- Tell the Story
- The List
- Integrity
- Are We Done Yet?
- Be Alert
- Making it Right
- The Gift of Tension
- Serving Together
- Let's Rebuild
- A Prayer for Renewal
- Coming Clean
- A Prayer of Confession
- Help Wanted
- Unhindered
- The Family Business
- Get it Done
- A Little Message
- By Whose Authority?
- Help
- Enemies
- Building a Community of Worship
- Names Matter
- Keepsakes
- Called Back and Restored
December 2013
- Victorious Christ
- Confidence Rooted in Relationship
- New Year Blessing
- Sharing the Hope
- Christmas Lifestyle
- Christmas Gifts
- Glory to God!
- God With Us
- Whom Do You Trust?
- Perfect Timing
- Home for Christmas
- Grace and Truth
- God Stooping to Communicate
- Jesus Answers Our Needs
- The Holy One
- Hope for Sinners
- The Living One
- Peace of God
- Peace With God
- Prince of Peace
- Revealing the Father
- Everlasting Father
- Mighty God and Our Enemies
- Mighty God and Hardships
- Mighty God in Our Lives
- Mighty God
- Wonderful
- Wonderful Counselor
- Light in Our Darkness
- Jesus
- Christmas Hope
November 2013
- Stuck in Guilt, Restored to Discipleship
- Stuck in Fear, Sent Out With Peace
- Stuck in Grief, Pulled Into Joy
- Jesus Finishes His Work
- A Matter of Identity
- Union With God
- "I Pray for Them ..."
- Granted Authority!
- "I Am the Vine"
- "You Believe in God; Believe Also in Me"
- i'm Coming Back!
- Jesus Washes Our Feet
- Washing Jesus' Feet
- He Will Call Our Name!
- An Angry Lord at the Death of a Friend
- At First Jesus Didn't Come
- The Freedom of Jesus
- What Does Jesus Want Us to Do?
- The Crossover
- The Gift of God
- An Astounding Truth
- We Must Be Born Again; He Must Die
- Who Knows the Truths of Heaven?
- The Teacher From God!
- Jesus' First Words
- "Like a Lamb to the Slaughter"
- A Stunning Declaration
- People Loved Darkness Instead of Light
- In the Beginning, Life; at the End, Life
- ... and the Word Was God
October 2013
- Be Amazed!
- A Firm Foundation
- Watch Out for False Disciples!
- Watch Out for Wolves!
- Walking the Narrow Road
- God the Giver
- Keeping Pearls Away From Pigs
- Dealing Wih the Dirt in Our Eyes
- Don't Worry About It!
- The Treasure of Your Heart
- Hungering for God
- How to Pray
- Anonymous Donors
- Loving Those You Hate
- The Extra Mile
- Truth Tellers
- What God Has Joined Together
- Breaking Free From the Power of Lust
- What to Do With Anger
- The Fulfillment of the Law
- Shining Bright
- Seasoned for Service
- Being Happy When You're Harassed
- Make Peace!
- Pure Hearts
- Have Mercy!
- An Appetite for God
- Meekness Wins the Day!
- Through Tears, Comfort
- Only the Outsiders Are Insiders
- A New Way to Live
September 2013
- A Manner of Living
- Giving
- Become a Bird Watcher
- Love for Those Who Are Different
- Christian Friendship
- Give What You Have, at Home
- I Might Die Today; God Has it Handled
- Letting Go
- Love
- Fantasies
- Love Your Enemies?
- Happier Without It?
- The Happy Day
- A Good Day's Work
- Getting Loose From Nabal
- Repenting of the Darkness
- Inner Beauty
- Hometown Missionaries
- The Sweet Flow of Eternal Life
- God's Damaged Fruit
- God Won't Quit
- Christ, and Christ Alone
- Hope for a Family
- Accepting Imperfection
- The Happy Giveaway
- Jesus Is Not a "Happy Pill"
- Do You Ever Get to Home Plate?
- Jesus Welcomes You
- Truth in Advertising
- "Happier-Ness"-What?
August 2013
- Looking Into the Future
- The Eternal Sun
- God's Leading
- A Great Cloud of Witnesses
- God's Presence
- Times of Drought
- When Nature Strikes
- Global Cooling?
- The Spirit as the Wind
- Finding God
- One God, One Mediator
- Blessed Assurance
- Stilling the Storm
- "The Kingdom of God Is Near"
- Hearing God
- The Heavy Rain
- God's Help in Drought
- Fun in the Sun
- Hail
- Praise the Lord!
- Help in Storm
- The Sun of Righteousness
- The Joy of Salvation
- Climate Change
- Summer Day
- Sun and Rain
- A Prayer in a Thunderstorm
- The Rainbow
- Forty Days That Drowned the World
- The Mighty God
- Unoriginal Topic?
July 2013
- There Remains a Sabbath Rest!
- Falling Short of God's Rest
- Jesus at the Center
- Jesus' Pattern
- Not by Bit and Bridle
- Conversation Between Friends
- The Gentle Whisper
- The Lord's Day
- Experiencing Joy
- The Source of Joy
- Rejoice in the Lord
- God Is Love
- The People Business
- Free to Serve Others
- Mercy, Not Sacrifice
- Embracing Relationships
- Telling
- Journaling
- Deepening the Memory Traces
- Forgetting
- Remembering
- Chosen in Love
- Sharpening Our Axe
- Pausing
- Keeping Tempo
- The First Sabbath Keeper
- God's Gift of Sabbath
- Bearing Fruit
- "Being" Versus "Doing"
- Driven to Distraction
- Be Still
June 2013
- Words of Life
- God Saves
- A Message of Hope
- Good News
- Eyes of Faith
- Tunnel Vision
- Serving as He Serves
- A Servant Faithful to God
- A Light for the Nations
- Paying the Price
- The Power of Forgiveness
- A Wet Syrian
- Small Loaves
- Fueled by Hope
- Resurrection Hope
- Shalom
- Welcome Home
- A Home Away From Home
- More Than Enough
- Nothing but a Jar of Oil
- Blasphemous Words
- Mocking Words
- A Polluted Man
- A Polluted Spring
- The Real Thing
- I Told You So
- The Anointed One
- Picking Up the Cloak
- An Immediate Yes
- Finding Elisha
May 2013
- The Bride
- Salvation
- Being Grateful
- The Blood of Jesus
- The Love of God
- Taking Up Our Cross
- New Wineskins
- The Burning Lamp
- Choosing a Master
- Engaging With Jesus
- Breakfast With Jesus
- Connecting With Our Father
- The Power of Promises
- Abiding in the Vine
- Friends of God
- Self-Denial
- Intimacy Is Possible
- Hard Hearts
- Hearing God's Word
- Walls
- Standing
- Hearing the Voice of God
- Our Dwelling Place
- Glory of God
- The Face of God
- The Power of Covenant
- House of God
- The Altar
- Walking With God
- Community Buster
- In the Beginning
April 2013
- Wash Feet
- Confess and Pray
- Practicing Patience
- Humility
- Gifts for Glory
- Offer Hospitality
- Encourage and Build
- Justice, Mercy, Compassion
- Love Each Other
- Choose to Be Accepting
- Judgment or Forgiveness
- Living in Harmony
- Devotion and Honor
- Meet and Encourage
- Spur On
- Restore, Encourage, Agree, Be at Peace
- Wait
- Teach and Admonish in Wisdom
- Put on New Clothes
- Carry Burdens
- Provoking and Envying
- Bite, Devour, Destroy
- Serve Humbly in Love
- Iron Sharpens Iron
- Compassion and Forgiveness
- Speaking With Psalms
- Commend His Works
- Members of One Body
- Help to Stand
- Avoiding Advantage
March 2013
- Blessed Believers
- Fearful Followers
- A Confident Christ Dies
- A Beloved's Betrayal
- A Follower's Gratitude
- Giving God His Due
- iT's a House of Prayer, but ...
- The Whole World?
- The Lord's Look
- I Am He
- Believe in God and in Me
- Thirty Pieces of Silver
- Christ's Authority
- A Focused Lord Jesus
- Seeking and Saving
- Letting it All Go
- Looking at Ourselves
- Where Are the Other Nine?
- The Why of His Coming
- Not Listening Again?
- Greatness in the Kingdom
- A Faithful Father
- Counting the Cost
- The Savior's Sorrow
- Jesus Facing His "Baptism"
- Kingdom Priorities
- Greater Than Jonah
- Persistent Prayers
- Distracted Followers
- Resolute Followers
- A Resolute Jesus!
February 2013
- Love Remains
- Love in a Mirror
- Childlike Love
- Love Lasts
- Love Hopes
- Love Trusts
- Protection
- Joy in the Truth
- Evil Delight
- No Record Keeping
- Self-Seeking - or Not
- Love Has Good Manners
- Humility
- No Boasting, No Vaunting
- True Love
- What Envy Does
- Without Envy
- Radical Kindness
- Simple Kindness?
- Controversial Kindness
- Kindness
- Patience
- A New Kind of Love
- Giving Away Everything?
- Know-it-Alls
- Angel Tongues
- If Not Love
- Our Greatest Need
January 2013
- The Good Shepherd
- Listen! Let Me Tell You
- Unless the Lord Builds
- Praise the Lord
- With Gratitude to God
- Guarding Our Mouth
- God's Great Love
- Our God Forgives
- Saying "No" Is Not Enough
- You Are Special!
- Where Is God When it Hurts?
- God Is Where We Are
- Never Afraid?
- Do We Enjoy God's Presence?
- The Peace of God in Stressful Times
- Is Life Unfair?
- Does God Heal All Diseases?
- The Majesty of God
- Not About Us
- On Holy Ground
- Do Christians Get Depressed?
- A Prayer for Every Christian
- Confronted to Confess
- God Owns it All
- The Fool Says ...
- Time Out for Worship
- Can God Be Trusted?
- Road Map for Our Journey
- God Keeps No Record
- Counting Our Days
- New Year's Confidence
December 2012
- The Light of the World
- He Gives Us Space
- Thirsty for the Spirit
- Little Ones
- A Season for Christmas?
- Jesus
- A Day for Singing
- The Rising Sun
- Shared Joy
- Mary Sings!
- "How Will This Be?"
- Getting Ready
- Who Is Jesus?
- "It Only Takes One Christmas!"
- Good Things From Galilee
- John's Joy
- Waiting While God Hides
- A Mysterious Sign
- An Encouraging Word
- Blocked Healing
- Rejoice Always
- Children of the Light
- Where Righteousness Dwells
- Hopeful Grieving
- God-Taught
- Strong Hearts
- Our Glory and Joy
- Called In
- Waiting for His Son
- God's Patience
- The Baby Leaped for Joy
November 2012
- Squinting Into the Storm
- Watching Faith Grow
- Second-Hand Faith
- Two Ways to Share Our Faith
- Sharing Our Faith
- Living Large
- Habits of Faith
- Finding the Familiar in the Fog
- Forms of Surrender
- Not Quite Saved?
- "I'm Good!"
- Saving Faith
- The Need for Fog
- What Does Sustain Us
- In Search of Comfort
- Sustaining Faith
- Asking Better
- Finding God's Direction
- Asking for Guidance
- Directional Faith
- Good Things During Bad Times
- Connecting in a Crisis
- Crisis Faith
- Wanting to Squint
- Learning to Squint
- Why God Likes Faith
- The Importance of Squinting
- Seeing What Was There All Along
- Is Faith a Verb?
- Thoughts About Faith
October 2012
- Separation Parables
- About Weeds
- Lost and Wandering Sheep
- Salt and Light
- Old and New Treasures
- Give and You Shall Receive
- A Persistent Plea
- Healthy Eyes Needed
- The Foolish Path of Safety
- A Generation That Refuses to Respond
- Commitment as a Strong Defense
- A Priceless Treasure and Its Cost
- Decisions and Actions
- Wise and Foolish Defined
- Shame and Honor Reversed
- Which Do We Despise Today?
- Who Is Our Samaritan?
- An Unnamed but Memorable Woman
- God Loves Alleys and Country Lanes
- Yeast in the Kingdom?
- Giant Cedars and Tiny Mustard Seeds
- By Itself the Kingdom Grows
- Kingdom Seed
- The Master's Absurd Patience
- The Eccentric Owner
- Unfathomable Forgiveness
- Mercy Extended
- The Master Who Serves
- The Father and Two Lost Sons
- Time to Celebrate
- Surprised by Grace
September 2012
- Ninety-Nine and One
- Tithes: An Old, Thorny Question
- If I ... Do Not Have Love ...
- A Strong Tower
- Forgiveness, Joy, and Peace
- Whatever You Do
- Healing
- Losing and Finding
- Slaves to Sin, Slaves to Righteousness
- What Are You Good At?
- Not Swerving Right or Left
- Guard Your Heart
- A Passion for Evangelism
- A Passion for Justice
- All Have Sinned
- Life Not Dominated by Fear
- Taking Offense
- An Adulterous Generation
- Examining Our Priorities
- A Gentle and Quiet Spirit
- What Shall We Eat?
- Young and Old
- Not Alone
- The Big Picture
- Pray Without Ceasing
- Coveting
- The Focal Point
- Deep Roots
- The Holy Scriptures
- Maturity and Balance
August 2012
- Buried in Your Inheritance
- Old and New
- The Past in the Present
- Hold On
- Committed to Unity
- A Perceived Threat
- Rest on Every Side
- Sharing the Inheritance
- Cities of Safety
- The Landowner
- Living With the Enemy
- Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant
- Unfinished Work
- God So Loved the World
- Panic
- Danger Ahead
- Misplaced Confidence
- Waiting for God's Gifts
- An Oath to Die For
- Rahab's Promised Rest
- The Lord's Treasury
- All for Worship
- The Sword of the Lord
- Stones of Memory
- Confidence
- Help From an Outsider?
- What Rahab Knew
- Rahab's House
- Bible Times
- Rest From the Enemy
- God's Word Will Not Pass Away
July 2012
- Just a Touch
- The Mission
- Rest Area
- The Question Is ...
- Stealing From God
- See the Future
- A Gross Miracle
- 3d Jesus
- On the Same Team
- Don't Be Quiet!
- No Other Option
- Trust Me
- Jesus Is Available on the Sabbath
- Getting Into God's Club
- Search and Rescue
- Lost and Found
- Knowing Your Place
- The No-Name Woman
- Here's Your Sign
- On the Road Again
- The Heart of Worship
- Do I Have Your Attention?
- Water of Life
- Shepherd Us, Dear Lord
- Too Late?
- The Smell of Acceptance
- Trust Me!
- Spirit of Truth
- Show and Tell
- True Safety
- Welcome Back
June 2012
- Supernatural Peace
- Profile of a Peacemaker
- Doing Your Part
- Revenge Is Wrong
- We Must Forgive
- Forgiven to Forgive
- Clear Confession
- Overlooking
- Really Sorry
- Helpful Words
- Hateful Words
- Fighting Words
- Bitterness
- Truth Matters
- Restoration
- Step Four: Be Reconciled
- Step Three: Gently Restore
- Step Two: Remove Your Plank
- Step One: Glorify God
- Attacking Conflict
- Escaping Conflict
- The Priority of Peace
- Overwhelming Peace
- Peace With Others
- The Real Issue
- What's the Problem?
- Begin With God
- PEACE = SHALOM
- The Source of Peace
- Crying for Peace
May 2012
- The Joy of the Walk
- The Primary Promise
- Seeking Guidance
- Assigning Value Together
- Harnessing the Spirit
- Simple Service
- Faith and Service
- The Treasure Principle
- Change Is in the Air
- Sabbath
- A Day of Rest
- Meditation
- Simplify
- Changed Focus
- Opening Our Eyes
- Confession
- Putting on a Show
- Super-Spirituality?
- Practicing Self-Denial
- Gratitude
- Recognizing God
- Asking for a Blessing
- Praying for the Kingdom
- Be Specific
- The Primary Habit
- Habits for Holiness
- Becoming Holy
- Getting Saved
- Walking With God
- Training
- Works in Progress
April 2012
- Do You Know Where You Are?
- Taking a Break
- Following Faithfully
- On Coming to the Wedding Feast
- Follow the Lamb
- What's in it for Me?
- Jesus Is Calling: Are We Listening?
- Come ...
- Walking in the Light
- Following Jesus at Work
- Are You Tired Out?
- Wherever You Go! Really?
- Whose Voice Are You Following?
- Revisiting Old Hurts
- Follow Me!
- From Faith to Faith: The Emmaus Road
- From Faith to Faith: John
- From Faith to Faith: Peter
- His Power and a New Purpose
- His Presence and His Peace
- Why Are You Crying?
- He Is Risen Indeed
- Freedom
- Following Boldly
- It Is Finished
- Jesus' New Command
- Spoilsport
- Fragrance
- A Lavish Gift
- A King on a Donkey?
March 2012
- All-Sufficient Savior
- Scorning Scorn
- Watching His Steps
- Fragments
- The Towel
- Loving God
- Words
- Open, Illuminated
- The Grand Guide
- Endurance
- Vigorous Action, Sweet Quiet
- The Tent of Discontent
- Thinking About God's Kindness
- Pleasant and Fitting
- Promises Made-and Kept
- Sinner and Savior
- In the Ditch
- Glorifying God in Death
- In the Midst of Storm
- Good, Simple, Strong Words
- Spending a Day With Jesus
- God's Way, Not Ours
- Taste and See
- Hands
- Followership
- The Lord's Classroom
- Come Closer
- Formed for Praise
- Hidden Faults, Secret Sins
- The Unseen Sees
- How Does the Good News Begin?
February 2012
- Teamwork
- The Circle Broken
- God's Adopted Family
- The One and Only
- Finding Jesus
- Prayer Power
- The Exclusive Christ
- Joy in Understanding
- Hidden Believers
- Pass it On
- Kingdom Alignment
- And in First Place ...
- Dinner's Ready!
- The Cost of Holiness
- Guilt and Grace
- On the Cutting Edge of the Kingdom
- The Way of Prosperity
- Drink and Live
- Stocking Feet
- The Gifts of the Nations
- Let the Walls Fall Down
- The Power of Patience
- Practicing Pentecost
- The Gift of Hospitality
- Held by God
- Gospel Power
- Hearing God in Surprising Places
- Who Are the Missionaries?
- Where Are the Christians?
January 2012
- Growth Is Guaranteed
- Growth Is Gradual
- Growth Is Gracious
- The Supplement of Self-Control
- Self-Control
- Choosing Gentleness
- Gentleness
- An Audience of One
- Faithfulness
- For Goodness' Sake
- Goodness
- Clothed With Kindness
- Kindness
- Thank You for Waiting
- Patience, Forbearance
- Channels of Peace
- Peace
- The Secret to Joyfulness
- Joy
- The Legacy of Dirk Willems
- Love
- We Work Out What God Works In
- Not for Our Picking or Choosing
- The Pain of Pruning
- Strengthened by Hardship
- The Difference Between Root and Fruit
- Fresh Fruit, Not Flesh Fruit
- A Whole New Life
- Fertilizer for Faith
- Jesus Is the True Vine
- The Best Resolution of All
December 2011
- Jesus, Name Above All Names
- Jesus, Firstborn of Creation
- Jesus, Our Peace
- Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life
- Jesus, the Physician of Physicians
- Jesus, the Cornerstone
- Jesus, Immanuel
- Jesus, the Son of God
- Jesus, Our Hope
- Jesus, the Teacher of Teachers
- Jesus, the Alpha and the Omega
- Jesus, the Head of the Church
- Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness
- Jesus, the Savior of the World
- Jesus, the Prince of Peace
- Jesus, the Everlasting Father
- Jesus, the Lamb of God
- Jesus, Lord of Lords
- Jesus, the True Refuge
- Jesus, the Word of God
- Jesus, the Water of Life
- Jesus, the Only Mediator
- Jesus, the Righteous Advocate
- The Way, the Truth, and the Life
- Jesus, Friend of Sinners
- Jesus, Our Great God and Savior
- Jesus, the Gate for the Sheep
- Jesus, the Good Shepherd
- Jesus, the Bread of Life
- Jesus, the Light of the World
- Jesus, the Messiah
November 2011
- Sharing in Heaven's Joy
- Carpe Diem-"Seize the Day"
- Know and Tell the Whole Story
- iT's All About Love-God's Love
- A Ready Testimony
- Now Is the Time
- Our Patient and Active Missionary God
- The Strength of Community
- The Witness of Unity
- Aromatic Christians
- Be a Positive Kingdom Influence
- This Little Light of Mine
- Out of the Saltshaker, Into the World
- Serving Through Prayer
- Seeing as Jesus Sees
- Golden Rule Evangelism
- Servant Evangelism
- Trusting God
- Chameleons or Missionaries?
- A Global Mission Here at Home
- A Growing Vision for Mission
- Witness Where You Are
- Power Up
- A Missionary People
- The Servant Leader
- Nazareth! ...?
- Hanging Out in Our Neighborhood
- Our Missionary Jesus
- A Missionary God
- From Fear to Joy to Call
October 2011
- Praying "So That" Prayers
- Humility Needed
- Extraordinary Compassion
- No Turning Back
- Refreshed by God
- Coming Down From the Mountaintop
- Waiting and Watching
- Come Here to Me
- Bleeding for Attention
- Following or Wavering?
- Serving to Save
- From Weeping to Witness
- First Give
- Not an Easy Life
- Gentle Words
- God's Timing, Not Ours
- Fear and Trembling
- An Unlikely Choice
- The Power of "Perhaps"
- The Ears of a Hero
- A Mother's Prayer
- God at Work
- Heroes Need One Other
- Troubles and Blessings
- How Do You Judge a Hero?
- Too Many?
- Why Are You Calling Me?
- A Hero in Hiding?
- Who Gets the Credit?
- Ordinary People-Extraordinary God
- By Faith
September 2011
- Above All Else
- An Inside Job
- From the Inside Out
- Honoring Marriage
- Haughty Eyes
- Envy
- Pride
- Stewardship
- Words of Wisdom
- Tongue Control
- A Little Help for My Friends
- Good Things Don't Come Cheap
- Full-Circle Generosity
- Self-Control
- Drinking
- Self-Discipline
- My Plans and God
- Planning and Advice
- Words and Silence
- A Little Help From My Friend
- Don't Get "Fooled"
- Beyond Anger
- Bad Anger
- Good Anger
- Desiring Honest Feedback
- Work Day
- Wisdom Starts With Fear
- God's Desire for Me
- About Wisdom
- Wise Guy
August 2011
- An Uncertain Ending
- Robbing God
- Wholehearted Worship
- God Does Not Play Favorites
- The Wrong Kind of King
- Urban Renewal
- God's Dress Code
- The Gift of a Second Chance
- Glory Days
- Rest for Restless People
- Any Day Now!
- Trusting God When Life Is Barren
- When Good Folks Finish Last
- Beautiful Feet, Beautiful Message
- What God Really Wants
- "Daddy, I Need Help!"
- Take Courage!
- God in the Working World
- Loving "Those People"
- The God of Second Chances
- When Life Is the Pits
- "Chosen People" Syndrome
- Sibling Rivalry
- Ripe for Picking
- Is Your God a Kitten or a Lion?
- The Day of the Lord
- God's Voice in a Disaster
- God's Garden of Righteousness
- Our Compassionate Father
- Hosea's Love Story
- What's Your Name?
July 2011
- Christ's Bride, His Church
- A Beautiful Bride
- Our Great God Is Always Working
- Christ Reigns!
- A Holy Spreadsheet
- Old and Young
- Unmet Hopes
- Praise and Pain
- The Blessing of What They Didn’t Do
- When Worship Becomes Effortless
- Worship Is About God
- iT's Policy
- Investigation
- Someday
- Do You See What God Sees?
- "I Miss the Organ"
- Proof of God in Action
- Fellowship
- A Holy Hug
- Created to Be Holy
- Clothing
- A Smile of Blessing
- Pressed Into New Ministry
- a Place of Grace (Hopefully)
- Hope on Little Legs
- Vegetable Love
- Heroic Hospitality
- A Refuge
- Everybody
- Old and Young
- God's Pattern
June 2011
- Called to Grace
- Vigilant in His Call
- Equipped in the Call
- Living Faithfully
- Living Witness
- Living With Others
- Living Marriage
- Living and Suffering
- Living Under Authority
- Called to Submission
- A Living Child of God
- Holy and Privileged
- Holy Self-Examination
- Holiness and Slander
- Holiness and Envy
- Holiness and Hypocrisy
- Holiness and Deception
- Holy Love
- A Spirit-Filled Life
- Holiness According to the Truth
- Holy by Grace
- Holy With and Like Him
- Am I a Child of God?
- Assurance-Filled Children of God
- Enduring Children of God
- Eternal Children of God
- Hope-Filled Children of God
- Joy-Filled Children of God
- Children of God
- Who Are You?
May 2011
- The Best Part
- The New Jerusalem
- Maturing in Christ
- What's Inside?
- Taking Care of Our Bodies
- The Precious Book
- The Last Supper
- Reconciled to God
- Life Worth Living
- Rejoicing in the Lord
- The Right Spice
- Potluck
- An Extraordinary Gift
- Biblical Prayer
- A Mealtime Prayer
- Relating to Others
- God's Handiwork
- The Right Diet
- True Comfort
- The Most Lavish Feast
- The Most Secure Refuge
- Love Your Neighbor
- God's Creation
- United in Worship
- Patient Grace
- Universal Hunger
- Feeding the Hungry
- Something Worth Treasuring
- To Be Content
- The Key Ingredient
- Unfailing Love
April 2011
- Sweeter Than Honey
- Words of Grace
- Words That Dispel Doubt
- Words of Assurance
- Words of Provision
- Words of Purpose
- First Words of the Resurrection
- The Day of Silence
- The Final Sacrifice
- The First Christian Martyr
- The Most Radical Teaching of All
- A Willing Sacrifice
- A Childhood Prayer
- Simply Trust
- Paid in Full
- Man on a Mission
- No Quitter
- A Man Familiar With Suffering
- Humanity in the Midst of Divinity
- Rescue!
- The Scapegoat
- The Cry of Forsakenness
- A New Kind of Family
- A Sword Pierces Mary's Soul
- A Final Goodbye
- Can You Be Sure?
- An Outlandish Request and Response
- Father, Forgive Them
- They Do Not Know What They Are Doing
- Under the Skin
March 2011
- Eager to Do What Is Good
- The Golden Chain
- With Actions and in Truth
- What Kind of Love?
- Do You Love Me?
- Love
- A Cross in Your Future
- The Biggest Loser
- The Wisdom of God
- It Takes a Community
- A Smile and Outstretched Hands
- Adoption
- God Demonstrates His Love
- Count Yourselves Dead
- Crucified With Christ
- Baptized Into His Death
- A Wicked Question
- Ex-Convicts, but Not Model Citizens
- Jekyll and Hyde and You
- Like Soldiers or Simon?
- No Condemnation
- Triply Condemned
- The Substitute
- Confusion Around the Cross
- Getting the Cross
- None Understood
- By the Renewing of Your Mind
- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
- Being Transformed
- Christ Crucified
- The Power of the Cross
February 2011
- Free at Last!
- Church in Recovery?
- Admit It
- Getting What We Ask For
- Stories
- Surrender
- Panic
- Trouble
- The Little Things
- What Do We Really Want?
- Blessings and Challenges
- Getting it Right
- Sinners Seeking God
- Wrestling
- A New Name, and a Limp
- Surrender, Jacob-Style
- All-Night Fight
- Stopped
- Too Fast, Too Busy to Notice
- On the Move
- On His Own?
- Hungry
- Fast on His Feet
- Telling Stories
- The Search for Recovery
- Rethinking Sin
- Better Sinners?
- Still Sinners
January 2011
- Home Free
- Called Out of Darkness
- Shared Memories
- Getting a Grip on Him
- If Prison Walls Could Speak
- Ready to Go Deep
- People of the Way
- Numbers Matter
- Out of Commission!
- Planters and Gatherers
- Seeing and Not Seeing
- These Are Noah's Days
- Being Out There
- Cause for Stumbling
- Finding Christ
- Where to Begin?
- Cannibal Shepherds
- The Inevitable Sacrifice
- Love's Arrow
- How the Kingdom Comes
- Being a Shelter
- Being a Lighthouse
- Being a Friend
- Curses Into Blessings
- King of the Lost and Found
- Lost in God?
- The Desert God
- Crossed Lines
- Restless Hearts
- Faint Tracks of Glory
- Seeking the Lost
December 2010
- The Best Is Yet to Come!
- Reflecting on God's Goodness
- Meeting God at Midnight
- Time Out to Take Inventory
- Because Christ Came
- Christmas Response
- A Gift Too Wonderful for Words!
- Will We See the Savior?
- Who's in Charge?
- What Does it Take to Celebrate?
- How God Gets Us Where He Wants Us
- Believing the Unbelievable
- A Troubled City
- Jesus Knows How You Feel
- Can We Be Sure?
- Invited to Find Rest
- Touching the Untouchables
- Jesus Came to Comfort
- Don't Be Afraid!
- Jesus Finds the Lonely
- Forgiving for Christ's Sake
- He Came to Save
- Healing the Sick
- Release From Prison
- Good News for the Poor
- Why Jesus Came
- How to Get Ready for Christmas
- How God Became Man
- A Next-Door Savior
- What if You Can't Celebrate?
- A Time for Celebration
November 2010
- What an Inheritance!
- But I Want It!
- Stealing From God?
- Evil Empire
- At What Price?
- Contentment
- Sending Provisions Forward
- Fair Wages?
- Supporting Christ's Mission?
- A Good Time to Give?
- To Each According to Their Need
- A Fool
- The Kingdom's Justice First!
- Wise Investments
- Being Open-Handed
- If You Obey, There Should Be No Poor
- Careless Extravagance
- A Privileged Child
- Pillar of Virtue
- Being Kind
- Those Who Are Given Much
- The Root of Evil
- "But I Didn't Do Anything!"
- Rest in God
- Jubilee Celebration
- Toilsome Labor
- Taking Good Care
- Tending God's Garden
- Good Under God
- God and Money
October 2010
- God's Divine Dance
- These Gifts Are Ours, Right Now!
- The Cleansing, Life-Giving Light
- The Darkness Couldn't Extinguish Him!
- You've Got it Coming!
- It Won't Be Easy
- Do You Want Power?
- How Will Jesus Know Us?
- Knowing More About God
- I Want to Know You
- I Tell You ...
- "My Lord and My God!"
- When Being Thankful Is Difficult
- So Many Gifts!
- "Peace Be With You!" (Again)
- "Peace Be With You!"
- How Does That Happen?
- To Be Loved to the End!
- His Love Is Everlasting
- A New Way!
- "Neither Do I Condemn You"
- Do I Have to Put Up With That?
- How Long, O Lord!
- Count to Forty
- Clothe Yourselves With Gentleness
- Clothe Yourselves With Humility
- Clothe Yourselves With Kindness
- Clothe Yourselves With Compassion
- Sweet, Delicious Fruit!
- Do I Please God?
- Living a Life Worthy of the Lord
September 2010
- End of the Story
- Benefits of Walking in the Light
- A Holy Walk
- Walking in the Light
- Following the Light
- What Sacrifice Does God Want?
- The Future of God's People
- Idols of Our Time
- The Joy of a Holy Walk
- Blameless Walking
- Walking According to God's Law
- Dwelling in God's Sanctuary
- Delighting in God
- Job: Blameless and Upright
- Hezekiah Walked With God
- Kings Who Walk With God
- Solomon Walked With God
- Walking in Obedience
- A Matter of the Heart
- Walking With God and His Blessing
- God Walks With His People
- The Blessing of Jacob
- Abraham Finds a Wife for Isaac
- Abraham Proves His Walk With God
- Abraham Told to Walk With God
- Noah Walked With God
- Enoch Walked With God
- Naked Before God
- Hiding From God
- God Walks in the Garden
August 2010
July 2010
- "Peace Be With You"
- The Mistake of Two Disciples
- One Criminal
- Spiritually Awake
- A Sign of the End Times
- Using Time Wisely
- The Road to Eternal Life
- How Do We Pray?
- God Listens
- Living Thankfully
- Good Father
- If We Do Not Repent
- Don't Worry
- "Teach Us to Pray"
- Spiritual Experience
- Contradictory Truth
- Lord Over All
- Caring Family
- Tell Me a Story
- Simon's Spiritual Apathy
- Have Compassion
- A Centurion's Faith
- Reward for Discipleship
- Owner of the Sabbath
- Minimum Cost
- Cast the Nets!
- The Benefits of Trials
- "In My Father's House"
- Select the Weak
- "The Lord Is With You"
- Your Prayer Is Heard
June 2010
- At the River Grace
- Unwithering Grace
- Puzzling Grace
- Name-Writing Grace
- Escorting Grace
- "Double Dust Jacket" Grace
- Shame and Grace
- Peace and Holiness and Grace
- Way-Making Grace
- Guiding Grace
- Crossroads Grace
- The Fruit of Grace
- Grace and Generosity
- Drenching Grace
- Prime-Time Grace
- Grace by the Panful
- Grace Makes Jolly Beggars
- Extravagant Grace
- The Grace of Routine
- Lost and Gained With Grace
- Thunderstorm Grace
- Here and There Grace
- Crushing Grace
- Borrowing Grace
- Faster Than Grace
- Testimonies of Self and Grace
- Washing Grace
- Take-Away Grace
- Covering Grace
- Lifting Grace
May 2010
- Back to the Beginning
- Testimony Time
- The Time Is Near
- Wonderful Moments
- Joy Under Stress
- Ask for Everything
- Ask for Time
- One Day Closer
- Faithful to Jesus
- Words to Say
- God's Promise
- The Time Is Short
- Now Is the Day for Christian Living
- Ritual: Real and Religious
- Inside Out
- Just the Right Time
- Obey and Repent
- Hear the Voice of God
- God's People
- Seek and See
- Seek Him While He Can Be Found
- The Source of Salvation
- The Lord Is There
- Light at the End of the Tunnel
- Time of Discipline?
- Without God It's a World of Woe
- Challenge to Change
- The Way We Were
- Sin
- Hands
- Time
April 2010
- He Will Come Back
- Quality Love
- Cross-Bearing
- Coming Late to the Kingdom
- Motivation
- Celebrating Easter Every Sunday
- We Need More Antiochs
- Longing for Holiness
- Important Work
- Lost and Found
- Watch the Kids
- Faith
- Sins Forgiven, Sins Forgotten
- Repent!
- The Miracle of New Birth
- Come, Holy Spirit
- Love Reconciles
- New Creation
- Food for Life
- Choose Life
- Death Is Hard to Deal With
- Hope Drained
- Jesus Walks With Us
- The Big Picture
- Trading Places
- Love Has 20/20 Peripheral Vision
- Easter Joy Everywhere
- In the Tomb
- Amazing Love, How Can it Be?
- The Cross Lies Ahead
March 2010
- The Last Word
- Refiner's Fire
- The Shepherd and the Sheep
- Our King on a Donkey
- Father Abraham and Brother Jesus
- Joshua the High Priest
- The Apple of God's Eye
- Cleansing From the Cross
- The Song of Salvation
- The Problem of Answered Prayer
- The Problem of Unanswered Prayer
- Trusting in Times of Trouble
- God's Case Against His People
- The Shepherd From Bethlehem
- The Lord and His Temple
- The Sign of Jonah
- An Innocent Man
- Are You a Hurter or a Healer?
- God's Restoration Project
- Darkness at Noon
- The Burden of Being Chosen
- The Valley of Decision
- Hope for Hurting Hearts
- The Day of the Lord
- Return of the King
- Mercy, Not Sacrifice
- Sold to the Highest Bidder
- A Match Made in Heaven
- Celebrate the Fulfillment
- Hear the Grace
- Feel the Pain
February 2010
- When It's Too Late
- God's Far-Reaching Grace
- Following Jesus' Example
- Wholeheartedly Seeking God
- Pathways: Community
- Pathways: Listening
- Pathways: Purgings
- Pathways: By Way of a Priest
- Pathways: Solitude
- Pathways: Pilgrimage
- Promptings: Transitions
- Promptings: Windfalls
- Promptings: Terror
- Promptings: Mysteries
- Promptings: Honest Guilt
- Promptings: Spiritual Poverty
- Promptings: A Nose Hook and Shackles
- Promptings: Dryness
- Not Even One
- Incentives: Pasture
- Incentives: Rest on Every Side
- Incentives: Survival
- Incentives: Sustenance
- Incentives: Life That Can't Die
- iT's All About the Heart
- Every Seeker's Sweet Surprise
- hE's So Close
- A Promise Sure
January 2010
- All Praise
- God Knows
- Vengeance
- Faith Maintenance
- No One Is Too Small
- What a Wonderful World!
- The Good Die Young
- Lovingkindness
- Thanksgiving
- Worship
- Darkness Is My Closest Friend
- Hello, Darkness
- Children's Prayer
- Psalm for a Slippery Faith
- Bless You
- Our Heart's Desire
- Joy to the World-the Lord Is King
- Refuge
- Lost
- Midday Prayers
- The True Owner
- God's Thanksgiving Feast
- In the Deepest Gorge
- My Shepherd Supplies
- My Shepherd
- Disorientation
- i'm Listening
- Fully Alive
- A Prayer to End the Day
- Political Prayer
- Keeping Up, or Not
December 2009
- The Gift of Failure
- The Gift of Doubt
- Jesus Prays for You!
- The Promise of the Spirit
- Silent Servant
- Accepting Death
- Real Food
- i've Got a Testimony
- Driven to Love
- Great Expectations
- Standing Tall
- Leave it Alone
- Really?
- Asking and Receiving
- What Really Matters?
- FIVE + TWO + JESUS = MIRACLE
- A Great Faith
- Truth That Sets You Free
- Singing Theology
- Letting Go of Life
- Change Your Mind!
- Focus on Jesus
- Going Out of His Way
- The Opening Act
- Believe!
- A Dark Place
- The Incomplete List
- What About You?
- Amazing Grace
- The Game Changer
- Enter the Story
November 2009
- Home Again, Home at Last
- Any Place With God Is Home
- "Go Down to Egypt"
- A Bag of Tricks
- Food for the World
- Up From the Pit
- Out of Reach
- The First Will Be Last
- In the Pit of Death
- There Goes the Neighborhood
- You Shall Not Steal
- The Gate of Heaven
- Loving Our Neighbors
- A Tug of War
- Into the Tent
- Waiting for the Resurrection
- Who Knocked on Lot's Door?
- God at Abraham's Door
- What Abram Saw Outside
- Leaving Home
- Building for a Name
- In the Beginning, Again
- Waiting to Get There
- Sealed in for Life
- What Fills the Earth
- The Prodigal Leaves Home
- What Lurks at the Door
- Outside the Garden
- Among the Trees
- iT's All About God
October 2009
- Growing in Grace
- Peter Cries Out
- Admitting a Problem
- What a Moment!
- Leisure Time Needed!
- Ultimate Table Talk
- Sharing Together
- Serving the Body
- Serving Wholeheartedly
- Minding Your Business
- Restoring Yet Respecting
- Our Commitments Show
- Sharing a Commitment
- Working Together
- Enjoying Each Other
- Another Good Custom
- Having Regular Customs
- Confessing Our Wrongs
- Learning From Examples
- Being Responsible
- Sharing Responsibility
- Needed Today: A Good Laugh
- Playing or Praying?
- The Need to Trust Others
- Trusting Your God
- Respecting Others
- Respecting Our God
- Always Encouraging
- Strong Words
- Talking the Truth
- Talking About Listening
September 2009
- Only Those Who Do!
- Should We Tell Others What to Do?
- Powerful Prayer
- Confessing Our Sins
- Using Our Wealth Wisely
- Planning the Future Without God
- Planning the Future With God
- Judging Others
- How Can We Get Close to God?
- Resist the Devil
- Are We Ready to Surrender?
- What Causes Fights?
- Wisdom From Above
- Silent Bystanders
- Building Others Up
- The Way We Talk Tells Who We Are
- Judgment Without Mercy
- Showing Favoritism
- Reaching Out to Those Who Need Us
- Be Slow to Become Angry
- Be Slow to Speak
- Be Quick to Listen
- God's Way of Escape
- Don't Blame God When You Blow It
- When You Don't Know What to Do
- What Makes it Possible?
- Consider it Pure Joy?
- From Cynic to Servant
- Unchristian?
- Does Your Faith Make a Difference?
August 2009
- Farewell
- For Christlike Living
- Full Spiritual Armor
- Loving and Serving
- Building Each Other Up
- Giving Thanks
- Our Only Example
- New Way of Life
- Turn-Around
- Steady Does It
- Unity and Maturity
- God's Gifts to His People
- The Gift of Grace
- Unity in the Church
- Unity of the Spirit
- Imagine-and More!
- Love That Surpasses Knowledge
- Power Together
- Power Dynamics
- Freedom and Confidence
- The Church's Message
- The Church's Purpose
- The Mystery
- Belonging to God's Family
- A New Reality
- By Grace, Through Faith
- God's Great Love
- New Life in Christ
- No Longer Dead, but Alive!
- Thanksgiving and Prayer
- Letters and Greetings
July 2009
- Work Out Your Salvation
- Because of His Great Love
- Submission to the Father
- Filled With the Spirit
- Wall of Defense
- Our True Place
- The Greatest Descent
- Bowing Down
- Faithful Servants
- Great Is Your Faithfulness
- Forever Faithful
- Dare to Be a Daniel
- Let Your Light Shine
- Costly Kindness
- Who Is My Neighbor?
- Hold on Tight
- The Lens of Eternity
- Clothed With Patience
- The Tough Trail
- The First Peacemaker
- Living at Peace
- A Destiny of Joy
- Joy From Within
- The River of Delights
- Love's Real Test
- God Is Love
- True Love
- Partners in the Orchard
- A Portrait of Jesus Christ
- Becoming Like Christ
- God's Garden
June 2009
- The Hope of the Resurrection
- Faith Is the Victory
- Never Forsaken Because of Jesus
- The Guilty Acquitted
- A Broken Promise
- A Study in Contrasts
- Jesus Will Return
- A Bigger Giver
- If You're Close, Is That Good Enough?
- A Firm Foundation
- The Landlord
- A Triumphal Entry?
- Lack Nothing
- Child-Like Trust
- The Power of Jesus
- The Cost of Following Jesus
- Who Is He?
- No Fear
- Feed Them
- The Tragedy of Herod, the Triumph of John
- Waiting for Jesus
- Lord of All
- Listen Up!
- Mad, Bad, or God
- Jesus Picks His Betrayer
- Jesus Meets Our Greatest Need
- Faith in Action
- iT's Time
- Clean House
- A New Beginning
May 2009
- The Undoing of Babel
- Creation and Redemption
- Joy
- Justice
- A Fragrance and a Stench
- Without Words
- Longing
- Blasphemed
- Fearless
- I Am
- The Son of Man
- Compelled
- The Church
- Small Beginnings
- Barriers
- Woe
- Be Prepared
- Honor
- Weakness
- Proverbs
- Humility
- Judgment
- The Crowds
- The Gospel
- Surprise!
- Tolerance
- One
- A Slave to Help Save
- Leave, Go
- Should I Not Be Concerned ... ?
- Witnesses
April 2009
- By Faith: Confessing Our Faith Today
- By Faith: Considered Righteous
- By Faith: Bringing Down the Walls
- By Faith: Baptism
- By Faith: Fearless
- By Faith: Choose!
- By Faith: Bless Your Children
- By Faith: Trust and Obey
- By Faith: Going Home
- By Faith: Saved
- By Faith: Walking the Walk
- By Faith: Living for God
- By Faith: Giving to God With Our Heart
- By Faith
- Who Am I?
- The God of the Living
- Easter Eyes
- We Will Be Changed
- He Has Risen!
- Too Little, Too Late?
- It Is Finished
- "Jesus, Remember Me"
- Forsaken
- The Sun Stopped Shining
- Father, Forgive Them
- The Donkey-King
- Swords
- Let This Cup Pass
- Never Say "Never"
- Falling and Rising
March 2009
- Transformation-an Eye on the Goal
- Transformation Through Exhortation
- Transformation Through Equipping
- Transformation Through the Word
- Transformation Through Experience
- Transformation Through End-Time Fervor
- Transformation Through Expectation
- Transformation Through Excellence
- Transformation Through Example
- Transformation-Extravagant Grace
- Transformation Through Support
- Transformation Through Encouragement
- Transformation-Discipline
- Transformation-Christ in Me
- Transformation-a Narrow Path
- Transformation-Mentored by the Master
- Transformation-a Foundation of Values
- Transformation-Planting a Garden
- Transformation-Climbing the Mountain
- Transformation-Stretching
- Transformation Takes Effort
- Transformation-Education
- Transformation Through Struggle
- Transformation-Empowerment
- Transformation-Continual Growth
- Transformation-Change
- Transformation-Reformation
- Transformation-Performing
- Transformation-Conforming
- Transformation-Formation
- Transformation-Information
February 2009
- Greatest Show on Earth
- Grace at the Final Judgment
- Gathering Grace
- Singing Grace
- Gracemongers
- Grace and Satan
- Striking Grace
- Coincidental Grace
- Converting Grace
- More Feeding Grace
- Grace in Older Ones
- Following Grace
- Parting Grace
- Caring Grace
- Baby-Making Grace
- Fearsome Grace
- Gazing Grace
- Instructing Grace
- Stooping Grace
- Helping Grace
- Crowning Grace
- Feeding Grace
- Running Grace
- Grace to Hear
- Out-and-in Grace
- Grumbling, Glory, and Grace
- Struggling Grace
- Grace and Sin
January 2009
- Absolutely Positively
- The Old Made New
- A Physical Salvation
- End of the Cover-Up
- Life Together
- God's Global People
- Becoming Who We Are
- Family Ties
- You and the Spirit
- The Son and the Spirit
- Before the Bench
- Waiting for God
- Ascension: The View From Above
- Ascension: The View From Below
- Easter People
- Descent to Hell
- Able to Save
- A Judge's Verdict
- Heaven Came Down
- Christ's Title-and Yours
- Jesus, Name Above All Names
- iT's All About Jesus
- Three-Personed God
- The Caring Father
- A Peek in the Mirror
- Who Am I?
- Glory All Around
- Return to Our Father
- … and Your Name Is?
- In … the Book
- I Believe…
December 2008
- Medicine for Doubters
- In the Flesh
- Can Anything Good Go to Nazareth?
- Aged Saints and Long Shots
- Continuing Expectation
- God's Gift to Himself
- In Those Days
- Questions for God
- The Crusher
- Christmas Vision
- Herod Is Not a Good Listener
- The Heavens Speak
- Surprise!
- The Shepherds' Praises
- The Work of Being in Wonder
- Shepherds Who Are Missionaries
- What a Time for a Trip!
- Logos (Word)
- An Iron Rod in a Baby's Hand
- God's Laughter
- Words That Get People Talking
- Mustard Seeds
- Two Strange Pregnancies
- What's in a Name?
- Joseph
- Maturity
- Strange Logic
- Don't Laugh
- Zechariah's Prayer
- Silence
- God Chooses to Have Partners
November 2008
- War and Peace
- Dancing and Mourning
- Keeping and Throwing Away
- Searching and Giving Up
- Scattering and Gathering
- Tearing Down and Building Up
- Silence and Speaking
- Tearing and Mending
- God and Money
- Night and Day
- Unity and Diversity
- Strength and Weakness
- Love and Fear
- Trials and Temptations
- Believing and Acting
- Wise and Foolish
- Dead and Alive
- Then and Now
- Learning and Teaching
- Knowledge and Hope
- Working and Waiting
- Trusting and Obeying
- Being and Belonging
- Joy and Sorrow
- Love and Hate
- Closeness and Separation
- Glorify and Enjoy
- Grace and Truth
- Birth and Death
- Healthy Tension
October 2008
- Imperishable
- The Unfathomable Love of God
- No Regrets
- Hungry for More
- Face to Face
- How Great Thou Art
- Why
- In His Time
- Forgive and Forget
- Empathy
- Pass it On
- Perfect Navigation
- He Even Counted My Hair
- What Is Man? (2)
- What Is Man? (1)
- Use Me
- Better Late Than Never
- Flee Temptations
- Thanksgiving: An Attitude
- Focus on Jesus
- Nowhere to Hide
- Commitment
- Immanuel
- Unshaken Faith
- Happy Birthday
- Playing it Safe
- True Worship
- Keeping Secrets
- True Hero
- No Longer Orphans
- Cloud of Witnesses
September 2008
- Stand Firm in His Joy
- Joyful Encouragement
- Joy as Contentment
- Joy and Excellence
- Prayerful Joy
- Gentle Joy
- The Joy of Transformation
- Forward-Looking Joy
- Joy in the Midst of Anxiety
- Protecting Joy From Self-Centeredness
- Protecting Joy From Legalism
- Protecting Joy From Pride
- Protecting Joy
- Joy in Friendships
- Joy in the Word
- Joy in Purity
- Joy in Growth
- Joy in Hope
- Joy in Service
- Joy in Humility
- Complete Joy
- Life Worthy of the Gospel
- Living the Gospel
- The March of the Gospel
- The Goal of the Gospel
- The Lifelong Gospel
- The People of the Gospel
- The God of the Gospel
- The Gifts of Grace and Peace
- Rejoicing Always
August 2008
- Everyone Welcome?Really!
- Do Not Be Discouraged
- The Roamin' Chariot
- Use What You Have
- Weakness Is Strength
- Strength Is Weakness
- You Are God's Child
- The Silent Room
- Her Loss Was Her Gain
- Blessed Be the Name
- God of Second Chances
- He Saw the Wind and Sank
- A Holy Noogy
- God Is Still at Work
- She Loves to Worship
- Dark Night of the Soul
- The Best Possible Blessing
- Celebration and Remembrance
- Joy in the Mourning
- A Strong Promise Keeper
- Spiritual Jujitsu
- Jesus' Highest Value
- God of Interruptions
- THANK GOD IT's JUST A DENT
- God's Word Is Strong
- A Wordless Teacher
- A Wonderful Demise
- Dancing to God's Glory
- God Works Through Trial
- A Short and Worthy Life
- Did Paul Know Weakness?
July 2008
- Church Dismissed
- The Great Commission
- The Harvest Is Plentiful
- Coming and Going
- The Giver in the Gift
- Turning an Excuse Into an Incentive
- What Goes Around Comes Around
- Going Right to the Top
- God's Gym
- The Grace of God's Presence
- The Question Everyone Asks
- In All Things Give Thanks
- Please and Thank You
- Grace and Mercy
- Praise and Thanksgiving
- Promises in the Dark
- Waiting Quietly for God
- The Quiet Man
- We All Have Promises to Keep
- You Have Been Pre-Approved!
- Promises Come With a Sign
- God Makes Big Promises to Little People
- The Light Must Be Gentle
- Making the First Move
- Kinda Sorry
- Once More, With Feeling
- Love Is Not Blind
- All You Need Is Love
- The Price We Pay for Love
- Love's Redeeming Work
- Let's Get Vertical
June 2008
- God, the Singer
- God, the Composer
- The Supper as a Pledge of Faithfulness
- The Lord's Supper as a Symbol of Unity
- Their Eyes Were Opened
- The Lord's Supper as a Feast of Gratitude
- The Lord's Supper as Feast
- The Lord's Supper as Proclamation
- The Lord's Supper as Covenant Seal
- Baptism as Apprenticeship
- Baptismal Clothes
- Baptism and Suffering
- Baptism Into the Body of Christ
- Baptism as Drowning
- Baptism as Birthing
- Baptism as Washing
- The Cross as Foolishness (To the World)
- Salvation for Shalom
- Salvation as Adoption
- The Cross as Conquest
- The Cross as Reconciliation
- The Cross as Complete Access to God
- The Cross as Medicine
- God, Our Light
- God, the Teacher
- God, the Mother Bear
- God, the Shepherd
- God, the Potter
- The Shelter of God's Wings
- God, Our Refuge
May 2008
- Members of God's Family
- Parents and Children (2)
- Parents and Children (1)
- Honor Your Mother
- How We Talk Tells Who We Are
- Money Matters!
- Time Out for Worship
- The Blessings of Adoption
- The Hurt That Will Not Go Away
- Support for Single Parents
- Do We Belong Together?
- Love for a Lifetime
- Is it Really Worth It?
- The Uninvited Home Invader
- Something We Don't Talk About
- Dying for a Drink?
- Behind Closed Doors
- The Blame Game
- Learning to Say "I'm Sorry"
- Learning to Listen
- The Fruit of the Spirit
- How Do You Know Who's Right for You?
- Why Marry?
- Husbands and Wives (3)
- Husbands and Wives (2)
- Husbands and Wives (1)
- For Best Results...
- Should Everyone Get Married?
- Why God Made Marriage
- The First Wedding
- The Mystery of Marriage
April 2008
- Three-Fold Blessing
- Judgment Against Moab and Damascus
- Judgment Against Assyria and Philistia
- Crushing the Serpent's Head
- The Instrument of Judgment Is Judged
- Jesus' New World Order (3)
- Jesus' New World Order (2)
- Jesus' New World Order (1)
- Jesus: Anointed by the Spirit
- A Faithful Remnant Remains (2)
- A Faithful Remnant Remains (1)
- War Gives Way to Peace
- The Incredible Expanding Kingdom
- Waiting and Trusting in God
- Unbelief Deserves God's Judgment
- Immanuel, God's Own Sign
- Isaiah's Difficult Task
- The Calling
- Jesus Is Lord
- The True Vine
- The Glory of Jesus Covers Our Sin
- Sin Is Essentially Against the Lord
- The Last Days Follow God's Judgment
- Christ's Light Exposes the Darkness
- The Promised Last Days
- God's Law and Our Sin
- God Does Not Accept Bribes
- The Consequences of Sin
- When We Lose God's Hand of Blessing
- The Impact of Sin on Our Minds
March 2008
- Always Remember
- Follow Me!
- Do You Love Me?
- A Battle With Doubt
- Why Simon?
- Stay With Us
- Why Are You Crying?
- Who Will Roll the Stone Away?
- Easter
- As Secure as You Can
- A Cry of Victory
- A Cry of Anguish
- A Look of Love
- Let Them Go
- Do You Believe in Angels?
- Love One Another
- Night or Light
- Practical Christianity
- A Towel
- The Heart of God
- You Are Invited
- You Are a Temple
- Cleansing the Temple (3)
- Cleansing the Temple (2)
- Cleansing the Temple (1)
- The Tears of Jesus
- On a Donkey
- The Triumphal Entry
- The Extravagance of Love
- Friends
- Jesus Goes to Jerusalem
February 2008
- Waiting for Jesus
- Silence: To Prepare for the End
- Jesus Retreats Before His Last Battle
- Jesus Retreats to Pray
- Jesus Retreats
- Receiving Spiritual Direction
- Confession: We Confess to Live
- Fasting: Because Jesus Lives in You
- Celebration: Breakfast With the Lord
- Celebration: Jesus? Last Supper
- Celebration: Enough to Give Away
- Celebration: Jesus Celebrates a Wedding
- Journaling
- Thanking God in All You Do
- Giving Thanks: Thanking God Forever
- Forgiveness: Jesus? People Giving It
- Forgiveness: Rejecting It
- Forgiveness: Receiving It
- Forgiveness: A Gift From Jesus
- The Practice of Lectio Divina
- David?S Confession for New Life
- Confession: In the Footsteps of Jesus
- Sounds of Silence
- Silence: The Sound of the Beginning
- Meditation With a Disciplined Schedule
- The Groanings of Prayer
- Contemplative Prayer
- Practice and Repetition
- From Sinning to Transforming
January 2008
- End of an Era
- Power for Living
- No Idle Words
- Hearing it Again
- What We Said That Day
- Tribute
- Keeping Your Vows
- Exclusion
- Closing Cold Cases
- Life in the Shadow of Conflict
- Nothing but the Truth
- Not Just Any Prophet
- The Right Kind of King
- Priestly Justice
- Equally to All
- Not an Option
- No Taxes, Please
- Unfaithfulness
- Worship Choices
- The Eyes of the Lord
- Remember
- Bad News, Good News
- You and Your Children
- Loving God First
- Responsibility
- The Voice of God
- Wise Guys
- Lessons From History: After Moses?
- Lessons From History: Whose Refusal?
- Lessons From History: The Gift
- i'm Telling You Again
December 2007
- The Scandal of Discipleship
- Pondering Jesus
- Division
- Parting Peace
- The Christmas Planting
- Gifts Fit for a King
- "O Come, Let Us Adore Him!"
- Starry Night
- Songs of Shalom
- Scandalous Witness
- A Crib for the Christ
- Place of Plenty
- Place of Pain
- Little Town of Big Beginnings
- God at Work
- Joseph?S Scandalous Mess
- When Upside-Down Is Right-Side Up
- Risk
- Bathsheba
- Ruth
- Rahab
- Tamar and Judah
- Royal Pedigree
- Advent Prophet
- Just John
- Fitting Together the Pieces
- The Name Game
- The Delayed Blessing
- Doubter
- The Christmas Prophecy
- The Scandals of Christmas
November 2007
- Good News
- Thanks Be to God
- The Gift of Righteousness
- The Gift of Hope
- Walking With God
- Open Wide
- Staying Right
- Food for Life
- Time to Feast
- Fasting and Dieting
- Complicated
- Wwjd? Does it Still Matter?
- Who Can You Touch Today?
- Preparing to Be Fed
- iT's a Matter of Justice
- How Do We Begin?
- What's Moving You to Act?
- The Way to Honor God
- The Poor
- True Rest
- Real Shrewdness
- Wasted
- Trapped!
- Priorities
- Treasure in Heaven
- It All Happened in Jericho
- Wealth That Overcomes
- A Poor Church
- What Makes Us Rich?
- Everything Is God's
October 2007
- Recognizing an Old Friend
- Resurrection Wondering
- Cataclysms
- Why Is Jesus Weeping?
- Whose Portrait Are You?
- Jesus' Tears
- Jesus and That Sinner
- What Lies Between You and Obedience?
- Strange Way to Qualify for the Kingdom
- What Makes Community?
- Joy
- The Cost of Discipleship
- Vision That Nourishes Delight
- Our Determined Savior
- That's a Good Question!
- Abundance From a Meager Supply
- Faith That Really Stretches
- A Strange Stop Along the Way
- God's Grace in Clothing Form
- Storms Can Make You Forget
- Beautiful Feet
- God Has Come!
- Jesus' Amazement
- Those People
- The Pharisees' Eyes
- A Pain-Filled Preface
- "From Now on ..."
- "I Am the One"
- Jesus, the Wet King
- Picture the Scene
- Who's the Lazy One, Really?
September 2007
- iT's Not About You!
- Coming Soon!
- Spiritual Monopoly
- A Model of Maturity
- Love Enough to Confront
- Trust in Jesus
- What the Lord Requires
- Show Me the Money!
- The Fellowship of the Church
- Worship in Spirit and Truth
- The Gift of Baptism
- The Miracle Church
- Greater Works
- Community Orientation
- Signs of the Times
- Personal Truth
- Desperate to Know Jesus
- The Reign of God
- An Everlasting Hat
- A Word of Comfort
- Generous Love
- Growing Pains
- Sold Out
- Costly Discipleship
- Trusting God Is Not a Rational Thing
- Walking in Human Skin
- Following a Risky Jesus
- Under New Management
- Learning a New Language
- A Good Start
August 2007
- A Good Reason to Get Older
- What Is Man? What a God!
- The Kingdom We Work and Pray For
- Long-Term Investment
- That Other Kind of Atheist
- Jesus Has Left Us--Time to Celebrate?
- Like Children?
- No Children in the Room?
- The Loan Shark and the Neighbors
- Where Is God in This?
- Not Enough Debt?
- Bankrupt!
- The Grace-Guide for Giving
- The Other Nine
- A Basic Question
- Open to All
- Friends
- Children and Heirs, Not Slaves
- The Pain-Filled Gift
- 24/7/365
- Light in the Lord
- What Will We Gain?
- Bomb Threat?
- The Perfect Crime
- Dangerous, Nervous, and Not Very Smart
- Frustrated by the Runaround
- Nothing Compares
- Those Little Papers
- The Look of the Wrong Eye
- Knowing God's Choosing
- A Seventeen-Year Delay
July 2007
- Looking Ahead to the Ending
- When the Obstacle Is Me
- Longing for God
- When Our Hearts Condemn Us
- Taking Stock
- A Deadly Sin: Gluttony
- A Deadly Sin: Lust
- A Deadly Sin: Greed
- A Deadly Sin: Anger
- A Deadly Sin: Envy
- A Deadly Sin: Pride
- Taking Christ "In"
- Connection Through Baptism
- Godly Contentment
- To Tell the Truth
- Using What You Have
- Integrity in Relationship
- Snuffing Out Life
- Honoring Parents
- Taking a Break
- (Mis)using God's Name
- Trying to Confine God
- Only This One God
- Sin: A Relational Barrier
- Our Role in God's Solution
- God's Solution
- The Heart of the Problem
- What Happened?
- Eternal Life Is ...
- A Garden Relationship
- Going Back to the Beginning
June 2007
- The Basics of Life
- Christ's Church
- Make Disciples
- A Gentle Whisper
- Conversations With God
- Pray Continually
- House of Prayer
- The Church Is Sent
- Justice
- Tough Love
- Glory With Christ
- Suffering With Christ
- United With Christ
- Breaking Bread in Remembrance
- Everyone Matters
- Worship--the Body Gathers
- Everything in Common
- One Body, Many Parts
- Children of God
- A Prayer for Unity
- Fellowship
- Awestruck
- Bride of Christ
- Shepherds--God's Gift to His Church
- Grace--God's Unconditional Love
- A New Command
- Teach Them to Obey
- Devoted to the Word
- Fully Devoted
- God's House
May 2007
- Never in Vain!
- God's Vision for His Church
- Growing in Grace
- Beyond Our Wildest Dreams!
- Making God Smile
- Blessed to Be a Blessing
- Ripe for Harvest!
- Where's the Fish?
- Power to Witness
- Praying for the Holy Spirit
- Devoting Ourselves to Prayer
- Devoting Ourselves to Fellowship
- Blueprint for the Church
- Saved to Serve!
- Rejoice in God's Promise
- Rejoice in What Will Be
- Rejoicing in Persecution?
- Rejoice in God's Power
- Gladness in God's Presence
- Rejoice in the Lord!
- The God of Wonders
- Remember the Widow's Offering
- Remember God's Faithful People
- God Keeps No Record!
- Remember to Repent
- Remember God's Faithfulness
- Sustained by Grace
- Surrounded by Grace
- Saved by Grace
- Remember Why You Are!
- Remember Who You Are!
March 2007
- A Place Prepared by Jesus
- Departure Time
- Loving Our Enemies
- Be Faithful!
- Real Treasure
- Do Not Fear!
- Our Daily Easter
- Babies in Christ
- Seek Him!
- The Light of the World
- Life to Its Fullest
- Jars of Clay
- Walk the Talk!
- Take a Break!
- A Widow's Gift
- Our Joyful Faith
- Be Strong and Courageous!
- Heavenly Adoption
- Wisdom and Strength
- Spiritual Checkup
- The Book for Any Age
- Help From Above
- The Power of God's Promise
- The Searching God
- Surprising Encouragement
- The Liberating Truth
- Travel Attire
- A New Creation in Christ
- The Living Water
- Our Spiritual Nutrition
- Our Heavenly Gps
February 2007
- Crime and Confession
- The Lord's Favor
- Land Ownership
- Holy Days
- Perfect Sacrifices
- Death, Be Not Proud
- Extraordinary Holiness
- Limits
- For God's Sake, Be Holy!
- Your Body, Your World?
- Roots
- Lifeblood
- Nowhere Else
- Waiting All Year Long
- Once a Year for All
- Nothing Personal!
- Skin of Distinction
- The Diet of Distinction
- Teachers of Distinction
- Altar Problems
- Successful Worship
- Ordained to Special Service
- Keeping the Fire Burning
- I Didn't Mean to Do It
- The Right Address
- A Costly Sacrifice
- The Voice of God
- Where it All Begins
January 2007
- Kindness
- Demolition
- Hidden Treasure
- Encouragement
- The Call
- God Is Good
- A New Start at Worship
- The Praying King
- Point of No Return
- Greatness of Soul
- The Great Events of the Kingdom
- Focus
- One Brave Woman
- Crazy Evil
- The Wild Man
- Pampered
- If God Is Pouring
- The Cloak
- How Elijah Went to Heaven
- A Difficult but Life-Saving Truth
- Repentance
- The Wall of Nothing
- One Believer Makes a Difference
- Sovereignty: God Still Rules
- Your Mama (Or Grandmama)
- The Summary of Your Life
- The Current Beneath Us
- Habits of Peace
- Misplaced Faith
- You Have Influence
- Give a Little (Or a Lot)
December 2006
- Opportunities
- When Mountains Crumble and Fall
- Our Thoughts and God's Thoughts
- Still Wrecking
- Why and How He Healed
- Remembering Christmas Joy
- Love and Giving
- Go!
- A Season of Travel
- Light and Truth
- Trees From Every Nation
- GRACE, PEACE, and Goodwill
- Do Not Be Afraid
- Ministering Spirits
- Jesus Wept
- No Room
- Where Are They Now?
- A Story of Hope
- Zechariah the Prophet
- Silent Guilt
- The Silence of Anger
- The Assurance of Immanuel
- Separation and Healing
- Silent Nights
- Prepare the Way
- Wonderful Counselor
- A Great Light
- Wanting Happiness
- Expectation
- Hope for the Holidays
- Anticipation
November 2006
- Putting it Into Practice
- Two Foundations
- Two Trees
- Two Gates
- You Need to Ask
- Judging Others
- Don't Worry
- Where Is Your Treasure?
- Fasting
- Prayers From the Heart
- The Way to Give
- Retaliation
- Keeping Our Promises
- Divorce
- What Is Adultery?
- At Odds With Others
- iT's a Matter of the Heart
- Salt and Light
- Suffering for Your Faith (2)
- Suffering for Your Faith (1)
- Blessed Are the Peacemakers
- A Pure Heart
- Are You Merciful? (2)
- Are You Merciful? (1)
- What's Your Appetite?
- Are You Gentle?
- Mourners (2)
- Mourners (1)
- Poor in Spirit
- The Kingdom of God
October 2006
- Saul Saw Jesus
- A Last-Minute Conversion
- She Did a Beautiful Thing
- Jesus and Lazarus
- Jesus and Mary
- Jesus and Martha
- Witness, Writer, Evangelist
- A Bold Testimony
- Compelled by Mission
- Ten Lepers Healed
- A Sick Woman Healed
- A Dead Child Raised to Life
- The Faith of a Centurion
- Would-Be Followers of Jesus
- Inside and Outside
- Jesus Loves Children
- The Demon-Possessed Man
- The Heart of a Neighbor
- A Mother's Faith
- The Man at the Pool
- Open Your Eyes
- A Woman Learns of Living Water
- The Rich Young Man
- The Support of Grateful Followers
- Matthew Follows Jesus
- Nathanael Meets Jesus
- Simon, the Fisherman
- Andrew, One of the First Disciples
- Nicodemus Comes to Jesus
- John the Baptist Identifies Jesus
- Mary, the Virgin Mother
September 2006
- Wolves in Our Midst
- Power to Revive the Dead
- Do You Know Your Identity?
- Serving With Power
- Filled With the Spirit
- "I Am With You"
- Searching the Scriptures
- Turning the World Upside Down
- Men or Gods?
- No Fast-Food Discipleship
- Forgiveness for Free
- A Tin God
- A Prayer Answered
- The Lord's Powerful Hand
- Forgiveness in the Name of Jesus
- Clean or Unclean
- Clean--by God's Decision
- Persecuting the Body of Christ
- Faith and Terrorism
- Joy in Suffering
- Leave Us Alone!
- Healthy CHURCHES
- Signs and Wonders
- Holy Disobedience
- No Other Name Under Heaven
- Miracles Today
- Healing in Jesus' Name
- Filled With the Holy Spirit
- Powerful Witnesses
- The Mission of the Church
August 2006
- 50:20 Vision
- Mission Accomplished
- The Source of Wisdom
- Who's in Charge?
- Words That Hurt
- Getting Ready to Meet God
- Wrestling With God
- The Return Trip
- Traveling Mercies
- A Conversation With Oneself
- A Father's Words
- In the Balance
- A Servant's Prayer
- God Will Provide
- God Brings Laughter
- Emergency, Urgency
- Bargaining With God?
- Is Anything Too Hard for God?
- New Names
- A Better Way?
- One More Time
- Separating for Peace
- God at Work
- Fear Takes Hold
- A Conversation With a Promise
- Making a Name for Ourselves
- Storm Survival
- A Question for Each of Us
- The Fall and the Cover-Up
- Every Conversation Has a Beginning
July 2006
- Built to Last
- Completely Saved!
- All Creation Groans
- Get an Attitude!
- Persuasion
- "Let Your Light Shine"
- Witnessing Through Our Work
- Christ on Trial
- Sending and Going
- Missions and Giving
- Missions and Prayer
- God and Us Together
- Watch and Be Amazed!
- Making Out New Birth Certificates
- The Essential Spirit
- Christ Builds His Church
- God the Father Sends
- God's Name Will Be Great
- A World Where God Is Known
- God's Glory: The Fuel of Missions
- Missions: For the Glory of God
- Courage for the Challenge
- A Peek Into Heaven
- Singing From the Ends of the Earth
- Sin: A Relational Barrier
- God Offers Light for Darkness
- God Raises a Banner
- The Scope of God's Mission--All Nations
- Do We Really Want What's Best?
- God's Glory: The Fuel of Missions
- God's Concern for Others
- At the Risk of Sounding Foolish
- A Hint of Rescue
June 2006
- Conversion Joy!!
- The Quest
- The Sending Church
- Repose
- Prayer
- Winter
- Adding to the Church Body
- Parenting Churches
- God's "No-Name Team"
- God's Favorites
- New Life
- Loving Rebels (2)
- Loving Rebels (1)
- Impossible!
- Spreading Grace
- Suffering for Jesus
- Picking Up Your Ministry
- Sidetracked Preachers
- Grumbling
- Starbucks Religion
- Anti-Integrity (2)
- Anti-Integrity (1)
- Radical Generosity
- Spiritual Boldness
- Experiencing Wonder
- Ideal Community
- The Spirit's Work
- Witnesses
- Built Together
- Toward Grace
May 2006
- Receiving His Riches
- Paying the Price
- Seeing His Face
- A Glimpse of Heaven
- To Die Is Gain
- Seeing His Glory
- Reigning and Returning
- Ever-Increasing Glory
- Chariots of Fire
- Something to Believe In
- The Delight of Discovery
- Guided by God
- Discipline
- Children of God
- Never Alone
- A Place to Belong
- Jesus Knows
- What Mothers Need
- Not Scared of Scarecrows
- Trimming Loose Ends
- Loving Your Enemies
- More Good Than Harm
- From Despair to Delight
- Heart Transplant
- Glory
- Coming Clean
- Overpowering the Strong Man
- Getting God's Attention
- Rescued From Hell
- From Death to Life
- Overcoming the Victim Mentality
April 2006
- Hope for the Hopeless (2)
- Hope for the Hopeless (1)
- Why Private Morality Matters (3)
- Why Private Morality Matters (2)
- Why Private Morality Matters (1)
- Remember Those in Prison (3)
- Remember Those in Prison (2)
- Remember Those in Prison (1)
- Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (6)
- Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (5)
- Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (4)
- Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (3)
- Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (2)
- Who Are Jesus' Brothers and Sisters? (1)
- hE's Been There!
- Jesus' Funeral
- It Is Finished!
- Jesus, Remember Me (2)
- Jesus, Remember Me (1)
- A New Command (2)
- A New Command (1)
- Heartbeat of the Great Commission
- Lord of the Poor
- Knowing God (6)
- Knowing God (5)
- Knowing God (4)
- Knowing God (3)
- Knowing God (2)
- Knowing God (1)
- The Secret of Happiness
March 2006
- A Radical Little Word
- Near Is Not Enough
- No Greater Rule
- The Spirit of the Sadducees
- What Is God's?
- Persistent Love
- The Credentials of Jesus
- A Forgotten Mission
- Cluttered Temple, Cluttered Lives
- The Disappointing Fig Tree
- The Unassuming King
- Letting Go of Our Blankets
- The Pathway to Success
- Unwavering Love
- iT's Good to Be Needy
- A Most Amazing Miracle
- Our Gracious Coach
- Targeting the Wrong Enemy
- A New Status
- Simple Dependence
- The Days of Elijah
- The Splendid Prince
- The Path Satan Cannot Walk
- Jesus Has a Question for You
- A Double Miracle
- A Dangerous Poison
- Powerful Compassion
- Crumbs From the Table
- Inner Renovation
- Journey of a Lifetime
- No Greater Announcement
February 2006
- The Last Dash
- Heaven on Earth
- The Wake-Up Call
- Unexpected Visitor
- A Shepherd for the Dark Places
- A Witness Before Kings
- Not My Will but Yours
- Coming Home
- Crossing the River
- Go!
- A View From the Throne
- Easter Travels
- Descent Into Hell
- Follow the Leader
- Wilderness Journey
- Power-Equipped
- The Greatest Journey
- Memory and Hope
- Building Stamina
- The Hard Work of Standing Still
- Who, Me?
- Life on the Run
- Faith Journey
- Name-Builders
- East of Eden
- A Walk in the Park
- Descent of the Dove
- On the Road With God
January 2006
- God's Perfect Presence
- Kindness
- God's Promise to Provide
- The Promise of God's Peace
- God Gets Us Where He Wants Us
- God Never Gives Up!
- The Right Place at the Right Time!
- God's Presence in Poverty
- Welcoming Jesus Through Adoption
- God's Love for Human Life
- God's Presence Before Birth
- When You Can't Pray
- How Can We Feel God's Presence?
- What Keeps Us From Seeing God?
- God's Presence Through Obedience
- Does God Forget?
- How Can We Know God's Will?
- God's Presence in Our Plans
- God in the Midst of Disaster
- God's Presence Through Parents
- Wrong Place at the Wrong Time?
- Where Is God When We Hurt?
- Where Is God When We're Down?
- How to Get Close to God: Commit
- How to Get Close to God: Communicate
- Caring Enough to Confront
- How to Get Close to God: Confess
- How to Get Close to God: Come
- God Is Where We Are
- What Keeps Ordinary People Going?
- God Goes Before Us
- Encouragement for a New Year
December 2005
- Look Up
- A Reality Check
- Beloved
- Believing
- Access
- An Appearance
- Immanuel
- Seeing Eyes
- Changed
- A Descent
- A Talker
- A Sign
- The Reason for the Season
- Exaltation, Exultation
- A Great Reversal
- Greatly Troubled
- Doubt
- A Disturbing Question
- The Shepherd
- On the Prowl
- Pennies
- Desire
- Change
- Dog Loose
- Thirst
- Patience
- Endurance
- Grief
- Hope
- Near
- Imagine
November 2005
- Anticipation
- Peace
- Distress
- Perseverance
- Assurance
- Hope
- Thanks
- Compassion
- Rich Generosity
- Our Calling
- First Things
- Wisdom
- Surprise
- Available
- Courage
- Self-Knowledge
- Self-Control
- Awe
- Penitence
- Accepting Ourselves
- Accepting Others
- A Forgiving Heart
- Patient Tolerance
- Contentment
- A Quiet Place
- A Cheerful Heart
- Inner Thoughts
- Feeding My Heart
- Near
October 2005
- A Guarded Heart
- Making the Harvest a Priority
- Compassionate Eyes
- Leaders Do it First
- Sowing the Seed
- Bridging the Gap
- Something Old, Something New
- Sharing in Style
- Caring and Sharing
- Sharing Your Story
- Sharing His Story
- Looking for Opportunities to Share
- Overcoming the Tendency to Fly Solo
- Overcoming Discouraging Results
- Overcoming Poor Training
- Overcoming Spiritual Shyness
- Overcoming Prayerlessness
- Overcoming Mixed-Up Priorities
- The Joy of Leading People to Christ
- The Reality of Hell
- Emptiness Without Christ
- Abundance of the Feast
- News Too Good Not to Share
- Be a Bringer
- Be a Witness
- Be Light
- Be Salt
- Seeking the Lost (2)
- Seeking the Lost (1)
- Can I Make a Difference?
- Invitation to a New Vocation
- Risk and Reward
September 2005
- Training Versus Trying
- Disciple Makers Are Teachers
- Disciple Making
- Meeting Jesus in Unlikely People
- Being Rich Versus Being Free
- Great Expectations
- Grace and Truth
- Slightly Irregular
- Directions for the Journey
- No Seniority in the Kingdom
- "No, He Not From Around Here"
- Changing the World
- Christ and Culture
- Discipling the Disciples
- The Essentials
- Traveling Companions
- The Value of a Guided Tour
- Who Is My Neighbor?
- Getting Close Enough to See
- Faith Possessed Is Faith Expressed
- Sent Into Mission
- Healing Happens in Community
- The Cost of True Friendship
- Handing Out Invitations
- Compelling Witnesses
- A Language Everyone Can Hear
- What Do You See in Others?
- A Harvest Mindset
- Learning to See With Jesus' Eyes
- Valuing What God Values
August 2005
- Love Never Fails (2)
- Love Never Fails (1)
- Love Always Perseveres (2)
- Love Always Perseveres (1)
- Love Always Hopes (2)
- Love Always Hopes (1)
- Love Always Trusts (2)
- Love Always Trusts (1)
- Love Always Cares and Protects (2)
- Love Always Cares and Protects (1)
- Love Rejoices With the Truth (2)
- Love Rejoices With the Truth (1)
- Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs (2)
- Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs (1)
- Love Is Not Easily Angered (2)
- Love Is Not Easily Angered (1)
- Love Is Not Self-Seeking (2)
- Love Is Not Self-Seeking (1)
- Love Is Not Rude (2)
- Love Is Not Rude (1)
- Love Is Not Proud (2)
- Love Is Not Proud (1)
- Love Does Not Boast (2)
- Love Does Not Boast (1)
- Love Does Not Envy (2)
- Love Does Not Envy (1)
- Love Is Kind (2)
- Love Is Kind (1)
- Love Suffers Long (2)
- Love Suffers Long (1)
- God's Good Purpose for You
July 2005
- The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
- Revive Us Again!
- March 22, 1758: Before and After
- Try a Little Tenderness
- Charity and Its Fruits
- Loving to Hate
- True Religion
- Silly Love Songs
- "He Shoots! He Scores!"
- Like the Father, Like the Son
- Good Taste
- The Liberty Bell
- Resolved
- Run!
- The Real Love Story (2)
- Wider, Longer, Higher, Deeper
- Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
- Tried and True
- Prizing the Prize
- Muddy Water and Mud Pies
- Trust and Obey
- The Real Love Story (1)
- More, Please!
- Life! Liberty! the Pursuit of Happiness!
- One for the Giver
- God: Priceless!
- Let There Be Light!
- The Greatest Combination
- All-Satisfying, All-Satisfied
- Holy Affections
June 2005
- Treasure
- Authority
- Parable
- Priest
- Healing
- Resurrection
- Humility
- Future
- Thankfulness
- Compassion
- Hospitality
- Wisdom
- Guilt
- Rest
- Evangelism
- Adoption
- Sacrifice
- Assurance
- Holiness
- Unity
- Kindness
- Goodness
- Gentleness
- Self-Control
- Eternity
- Mercy
- Patience
- Sabbath
- Chosen
- Secure
- Ambassador
- Obedience
- Mentorship
- Reconciliation
- Listening
- Spiritual Gifts
- Boldness
- Generosity
- Protection
- Knowledge
- Discipline
- Purity
- Theology
- Faithfulness
- Integrity
- Bible
- Christianity
- God
- Life
- Seasons
- Contentment
- Fasting
- Encouragement
- Calvin Aardsma
- Kevin Adams
- Jordan An
- Bob Arbogast
- Victor Atallah
- Robin Basselin
- Gerrit J. Bomhof
- Gerrit Bomhof
- Peter Borgdorff
- Ruth Boven
- Harvey Brink
- Shawn Brix
- Norman F. Brown
- Jeff Bulthuis
- Fred Bultman
- Don Byker
- Pete Byma
- Darrin Compagner
- Martin Contant
- Josh DeGroot
- James and Rose Dekker
- Daryl DeKlerk
- David Den Haan
- Dean Deppe
- Kevin DeRaaf
- Scott DeVries
- Jerry Dykstra
- David Feddes
- Beth Fellinger
- Charles Geschiere
- Jack Gray
- Roger S. Greenway
- R. Scott Greenway
- Morris Greidanus
- A.J. Gretz
- Tom Groelsema
- Bob Heerspink
- Adrian A. Helleman
- Syd Hielema
- Jang Ho Park
- Scott Hoezee
- Tim Holwerda
- Calvin Hoogendoorn
- Jerry Hoytema
- Peter Hoytema
- Christopher Hunt
- Courtney Jacob
- Rob Jansons
- Dan Jongsma
- Rebecca Jordan Heys
- Kaitlin Kamp
- Harvey Kiekover
- Kenneth D. Koeman
- Steven and Deb Koster
- Steven Koster
- Henry Kranenburg
- John Kuperus
- Brian Kuyper
- Eleanor Lamsma
- Bret Lamsma
- Arie C. Leder
- Thea Leunk
- Allen & Lynn Likkel
- Hernandes Lopes
- Paul M'pindi
- Douglas MacLeod
- Keith Mannes
- Stanley Mast
- Julius T. Medenblik
- Dale Melenberg
- Bonny Mulder-Behnia
- This needs a credit
- Sarah Park
- Jim Poelman
- Gordon Pols
- Norm Prenger
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