Humility is a Virtue
Humility refers to the quality of being modest, neither bold nor boastful, showing compassion toward others and standing humbly before the Lord. When we recognize our limitations and weaknesses through humility, we can move toward a greater dependence on God. In the Bible, humility is praised as virtuous, complete with wisdom and grace. These scriptures […]
Hanging Out with the Holy Spirit
Is there anything quite like relishing the presence of the Holy Spirit? How might we be transformed if we intentionally carved out time to get to know Him better? When I was a seminary student, one of my professors presented the class with a challenge. The course was titled “The Holy Spirit in Luke and […]
Communion
There are two paintings entitled Supper at Emmaus. One, by Caravaggio (1601), hangs in the National Gallery in London, and the other, a Rembrandt (1648), commands a prominent place in the Louvre. Rembrandt had never seen any painting by Caravaggio. However, both capture the shock of the disciples who suddenly recognize they are with the […]
Awakening Hope in the Obstinate Areas
Have you ever subconsciously stopped praying for something important that you used to pray for? It’s not as if you don’t go through the motions of praying for it occasionally but, deep down, you really don’t believe it will ever happen. For me, three areas fit such a description. They are my “stubborn supplications.” These […]
Don’t Forget
The unusual Hebrew word “tzitzit” describes the tassels on the Jewish prayer shawl. They were God’s remedy for a forgetful people, intended as a tactile reminder of God’s law or Torah. In Joshua 4:9, Joshua assembled a pile of twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan River where the priests stood as they carried […]
