In the book of Galatians, the Apostle Paul shares what he calls “the fruit of the Spirit:” love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23) You will note that Paul calls these “the fruit” and not “the fruits.” Why? Because the 9...
When I was very young, someone shared a theory with me on the perception of time. You may have heard it. As you age months and years are a smaller fraction of your life, so your perspective changes and they pass by faster. For example....
It is truly an eye-popping passage in the Bible: 10 Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. Rather, it is the Father, living...
I used to be a sensational complainer. I complained about pretty much everything. If it were indeed true that misery loves company, I would have been the most popular guy in the world. I’m not going to say that I never complain these days, but...
Disclaimer: If you do not believe God speaks to us in our dreams, this blog post isn't for you. In a recent dream, I was in the front passenger seat of a speeding runaway car with no one in the driver’s seat (Incidentally, the car was...
We love success stories, rags-to-riches stories, person vs. the world and the person wins stories. Sadly, success stories, in fact, success itself, is often monetized in missional ministry. You would like a grant to help the unhoused? How many people have you successfully served? Success...
I once heard a pastor say that the only thing worse than waiting on God is not waiting on Him. What he meant was that while it is often very difficult to wait for God to move in your live, it’s a big mistake to...
I had a life-changing moment when I was somewhere between 10 and 12 years old. My parents got me a microscope as a birthday present. The instruction manual suggested scooping up some swamp or stream water and putting a drop on the slide. Living on...
Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? If so, are you now, or have you ever been in a holding pattern waiting for “The Next Big Thing”? Are you waiting for a “Mountaintop Moment” where God shows you something amazing He wants you to do?...
In 2009, everyone in the audience of an episode of “Britain’s Got Talent” was sure they knew the role Susan Boyle was to play when she took the stage. She presented with a somewhat cartoonish behavior and a speaking voice that gave no indication of...