When your child is playing in the other room, and you suddenly realize you haven’t heard him or her for a few minutes, you undoubtedly make one assumption: something is wrong. Whenever this happened, and I called to our oldest daughter, “Becca, what are you doing?” she would always reply, “I’m being very carefully!” Grammar…
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8 ESV) The day before we left on this year’s summer vacation, we made an offer on our dream house. Our offer was accepted the next day, and we signed a contract, paid our option fee, and wired our earnest money over the phone…
The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked. (1 John 2:6 NASB) WWJD. One acronym, many marketing opportunities. Children and adults alike have donned bracelets and clothing and bought bumper stickers and pencils imprinted with these four letters. What would Jesus do? This is…
They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, not as the scribes. (Mark 1:22 ESV) About halfway through reading the Gospel of Mark, I noticed that Jesus’s disciples, the crowd who followed him, and even the Pharisees and others who were antagonistic toward him were repeatedly “astonished” or…
When we’re going through a challenging time, it can be helpful to remind ourselves of times when God has been faithful in the past. Recalling his provision can infuse us with hope, belief, and trust that he can and will get us through. After college, I faced the challenge of finding a job. I was…
The kid in me has always been fascinated by the story of God’s people being delivered out of Egypt. The beginning of the journey is so intense and exciting! God starts by parting the Red Sea with a dramatic display of his power. The Egyptians, full of rage, give chase onto that bared sea floor,…