“Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God’s holiness and sovereignty…acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours.” ~ J. I. Packer If you are reading this daily devotional, then you are reachable and teachable. Daily… Read More »
Spiritual Secrecy
“By making himself poor, Jesus did not seek poverty for its own sake but, as Saint Paul says, “that by his poverty you might become rich.” This is no mere play on words or a catchphrase. Rather, it sums up God’s logic, the logic of love, the logic of the incarnation and the cross. ~… Read More »
The Shade From God’s Hand
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all, but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” ~ Martin Luther Too often, we believe that following God and obeying God’s commands means we will enjoy a comfortable life, full of God’s promises and happy ever after… Read More »
Speaking From a Spiritual High-top
“Pride takes many forms, but spiritual pride is the most grievous. To become proud of spiritual gifts or leadership position is to forget that all we have is from God; all the position we occupy is God’s appointment.” ~ J. Oswald Sanders Living a kingdom-centered life is a tall order. One of the greatest temptations… Read More »
You’re On Mute
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” ~ Winston Churchill The number one quote for 2020 was “You’re On Mute.” Virtual platforms became the norm for business and social life around the globe. Anyone who spent any time attending virtual meetings… Read More »
No Panicking in The Kingdom
“Panic, a deep abiding, free-floating anxiety, often without any reason or logical basis.” ~ Nelson DeMille We live in a broken world, and yet we panic when brokenness occurs in the world. Jesus told us there would be chaos and bloodshed as the world passes away. He also told us not to panic when trouble… Read More »
Love Your Rowdy Neighbors
“What you must do is love your neighbor as yourself. No one knows your many faults better than you! But you love yourself notwithstanding. And so you must love your neighbor, no matter how many faults you see in them.” ~ Martin Buber Jesus himself gave the world the greatest commandment, “the double commandment,” love… Read More »
Winners Come In Last
“Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person.” ~ Anonymous It’s natural from birth to be overly concerned with ourselves. Some of the first words we learn to speak are “my, me, and mine.” The same goes for living among others. It’s not uncommon to want… Read More »
Stop The Whining and Start Trusting God
“God did not save you from the ocean to drown you in a bathtub.” ~ Lewis T., St. Louis, MO. When the waves from the trials and low spots of life slam against your boat amid the storm, whom do you turn? Do you default to your childhood prayers, like a child whistling in the… Read More »
Mind Bullies
When it comes to the subject of the mind, there are many theories as to what the mind is or is not. There is a Western approach to the mind and an Eastern approach to the mind. In the Western tradition, faculties’ complex involves perceiving, remembering, considering, evaluating, and deciding. In some sense, the mind… Read More »