Always Here
In John 11, we read the famous Bible story of Lazarus being raised from the dead. This story is fascinating, with the plot twist of Jesus hearing the SOS from Lazurus’ sisters. He then, purposefully, stays away until Lazarus dies and is entombed for four days. A dramatic ending ensues with Jesus raising Lazarus from […]
Even There
Psalm 139:9,10: “If I ride the morning winds to the farthest oceans, EVEN THERE your hand will guide, your strength will support me.” These are intriguing verses. Where ARE the farthest oceans? Point Nemo is an ocean location that is the farthest away from any land in the world. Astronauts would be the closest humans! […]
Letting God Be God
ALL Scripture is irrefutable. Although written by more than 40 human beings over 1,500 years, it can’t be untrue. The extraordinary continuity, historical indications, deep-rooted meanings, and repetitive themes of the Bible are too profound to be created by anyone but God. As Christians, we know the Scriptures to be personally communicative because of the […]
Detour Dread
Detours are alternate routes taken to avoid something. They are not initiated by us, but by someone else who knows the route. Signs are then posted, brightly painted with an arrow that points to the new direction. These signs are usually greeted with groans! Detour is from the French, meaning “turn aside.” The opposite of […]
Over My Head
Ever been in over your head? By circumstances? Finances? Relationships? It can happen to anyone. I used to believe if a bad situation wasn’t my fault, God would help me. But if I messed up, I was on my own. Wrong! One weekend, we were ministering and were invited to swim by the host couple. […]