Shaking in Your Boots
Have you ever got engrossed in a western movie? You know, the ones with the cowboys on horses? Inevitably, there is a scene at the saloon where the bad guy challenges someone to a gunfight. The poor guy is shaking in his boots until the hero rides in and intervenes. Have you ever felt like […]
In a Whirlwind
Some of us are so busy that our lives could be described as a whirlwind. We think about our schedule, and we get dizzy from all that needs to be done and the places we need to be. What’s tough is hearing the soft, still voice of God in the midst of it all. If […]
What Are You Known For?
It seems everyone is an expert in something these days. You can’t meet anyone without them telling you what sets them apart. Most of the time, it isn’t that impressive, but it is the card they hold on too. Jesus challenges us today to be known for something rare but vital. He tells us that […]
Seasoned to Perfection
Where I live, BBQ is huge! Santa Maria Tri-tip is fantastic. Two ingredients make it so unique. First, it is cooked over oak wood. Second, is the special garlic seasoning that is rubbed into the meat. The combo of these two makes it seasoned to perfection. My mouth is watering as I type this. We […]
Fire from Heaven
We’ve all heard of preachers who preach hellfire and brimstone. We’ve also heard of fire refining precious metals to purify them, but hearing about fire from heaven may be a new one. It happened a few times in the Old Testament and predominantly with the prophet Elijah, but it did happen. Fire from heaven is […]
A Life Worth Keeping
What matters most to you? There are easy answers like family. The way we determine what matters the most is by what we spend our money on and how we spend our time. That may tell a completely different story. Jesus wants us to live a life worth keeping. For that to happen, we need […]
Fertile Soil in Our Hearts
I have had limited success in growing plants. I can keep our lawn green as long as the automatic sprinklers come on, but after that, it gets sketchy. For things to grow, you need fertile soil, good water, and sun. The same goes for Christians. We need to have fertile soil in our hearts, the […]
Rock the Boat
The job of the prophet in the Old Testament was a thankless job. Most of the people in Israel dreaded or downright feared every time one of them spoke. The people knew God spoke through them, and most of the messages were ones of warning or judgment. The people who struggled the most with the […]
Train Your Brain
Did you know that your mind can handle someone talking four times faster than they usually do? We can listen and comprehend what they are saying. The reason we don’t hear what someone is saying to us is that we have allowed our minds to wander onto something else. You can train your brain to […]
It Takes Belief
Nothing worth having in life comes easy. This is something we tell our children all the time. You practice your piano because you can then use that talent to lead others in worship. You study to get good grades so that God can use that knowledge to spread His Gospel. If we settle for good […]