Could you imagine saying to God, “Why haven’t You answered my prayer? It’s been fifteen seconds already!” Of course, you would not do that. You would wait at least thirty seconds. Right? Though an extreme illustration, there is truth here: We are an impatient people. We want what we want when we want it, and we do not want to wait for it. We
Finding Strength and Encouragement in “Ancient of Days” by Ron Kenoly In times of difficulty and uncertainty, music has a unique ability to uplift our spirits and remind us of the unwavering presence of a loving God. Ron Kenoly’s powerful song “Ancient of Days” is one such musical masterpiece that offers hope, encouragement, and a profound sense of peace. Inspired by the lyrics of
It would be nice to have future binoculars (lenses that would reveal the future). If I had them, I could have saved myself a lot of grief. You too? While we do not have future binoculars, we have something even more valuable: Faith. By faith, we are assured of a future we cannot see. How so? Seeing the future would be seeing outcomes. Faith
There are various fables and stories of treasure in the deepest recesses of a cave, cavern, or mountain. When the person finally gets to the place where it’s hidden, there’s more wealth than he can imagine or carry. The treasure is way down inside, in the very core of whatever place it is hidden in, and the journey to get there is often fraught
I believe that God delights in disintegrating, annihilating, and obliterating our expectations. When people think they have Him figured out or think they can make His way into a formula, He will change things up so that they can’t. Kind of like a cactus in a banana peel: It is what you do not expect. Would you agree? Personally, I think it’s great! I
This is the “look” we sometimes give God when He does not answer our prayers the way we want (aka demand).You know it. You may have seen it in the mirror, just as I have This is how it happens: We have an expectation. God does something different. We complain, argue, or give Him the “look.” You may not think you are giving it
I hate walking into a spider web. It feels like you can’t get the stuff off of you. It clings to whatever it touches, and the worst part is most of the time, you don’t see it until you walk into it. Also, most of us, at one time or another, have gotten our foot caught in something and almost fallen. You can’t get
Social media has changed the way we use certain words. Take ‘follow’ for example. It means something completely different now than not too many years ago. For today, let’s stay with the more traditional meaning. Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. Avoid all perverse talk; stay far from corrupt speech. Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what
As Easter approaches, we are reminded of Christ’s ultimate sacrifice for mankind. His death on the cross, followed by His miraculous resurrection, is the cornerstone of our faith. This season provides an opportunity for us to reflect on the incredible love that God has for us and the eternal life that he promises. John 3:16 tells us, “For God so loved the world that
The world is in turmoil. Few people are at peace within themselves; therefore, they have no peace in the world. We see the result of this every day. “What is my purpose?” they ask. “How can I live a fulfilled life? Is there anyone or anything upon which I can depend?” All of these are conditions of peace. The answer is the same to
