Putting your imagination to good use
Published: Wed, 03/10/21
We all come factory-equipped with an imagination. And we can use this image-maker for evil or good. God flooded the earth in the days of Noah because…
Made for Dominion
Daily Encouragement
Was Jesus ever in a hurry?
Published: Tue, 03/09/21
At one of my men's groups this morning we were discussing our tendency to rush through things. Why, we even tend to push through Bible reading and…
Not so with you
Published: Mon, 03/08/21
I find some of Jesus's most powerful sayings are the little remembered ones. One of my favorites is the phrase "not so with you" (Mk.10:43a). Jesus…
Living as a peacemaker in our generation
Published: Fri, 03/05/21
Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand (Mt. 12:25). One of the best ways you can…
Escaping fear's grip
Published: Thu, 03/04/21
Have you noticed how much the Bible addresses the subject of fear? I believe that's because God knows fear keeps us from embracing the calling He…
The worst kind of censorship
Published: Wed, 03/03/21
Censorship is a hot topic these days. It should be, because censorship conceals the truth and coerces us to live by lies... And this is e actly the…
Finding the faith to follow through
Published: Tue, 03/02/21
Often the problem is not knowing what to do but having the confidence to actually do it. Now let's think that through for a minute... Confidence…
How men become dysfunctional
Published: Mon, 03/01/21
God created men to be outward facing... so they'd be in a position to cultivate the big 'ole world around them for Him. (This is fairly obvious from…
Jesus and Mr. Potato Head
Published: Fri, 02/26/21
I see Mr. Potato Head isn't leaving us after us all. Yesterday morning Hasbro announced the longtime popular toy was going gender-neutral. But a few…
The bread speaks
Published: Thu, 02/25/21
Years ago my wife baked bread as part of her weekly routine -- and with si boys she made a lot of loaves. I remember when she rolled out the dough the…