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 […]
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 […]
A Safe Place to Land
Unlocking the wisdom of hummingbirds: Lessons in patience, trust, and ministry.Characteristics needed to train hummingbirds are also needed in ministry. Hummingbirds recognize the person, and voice of the person, who takes care of the feeders. Likewise, a hurting person will identify someone who reliably avails himself to others in kindness.
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
I heard a statement that grabbed my heart. “If you are not living a joyful life and not astonished by the love of God, where is the good news of the Gospel?”