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God has poured Himself into creation. There is no part that is haphazard or forgotten. Each bird, each beast, each tree, each herb, all carefully planned and sustained. Man was created for the joy of God, and God planned creation to delight and sustain man. The light, the plants, the animals, and the sea all […]

Settle down. I heard those words so many times during my childhood. As bedtime approached, mom and dad would call us in and quiet us down. It did not matter what was going on outside or in the world at large. It was time to settle. One of my favorite verses talks about settling. It […]

I gambled tonight, and some would say I lost. I started on my walk at the regular time. The threatening sky oozed a slight mist, but I thought I could make it. That was my gamble. My walk took me past a neighbor, who stopped to chat, and I frightened a hawk from a low […]

I hear a lot of talk these days about getting back to normal. When everyone is vaccinated, when the virus is over, when people are back at work, when everything opens……we will get back to how it was, the ‘good old days’. I remember a time in my life when all I could think about […]

After declaring that God holds no condemnation for those who come to Him through faith in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1), Paul spends most Romans, chapter 8 on the consequences of God’s grace in the believer’s life. We usually think of consequence as a negative, something to be avoided, but the consequences of grace lift the […]

People talk a lot about acceptance and tolerance these days. They don’t believe in condemnation (of themselves, at least) or judgment. The Apostle Paul spoke about freedom from condemnation, and he showed the only way to be guilt free. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not […]

I had never watched a tulip age until last week. As the beautiful tulips I received for Valentine’s Day grew older, I was fascinated by the transformation. The once matte color took on a sheen and deepened from pink to a dark rose. The petals opened revealing a beautiful design in the heart of the […]

Father, This world calls me to hate, but You are love. It calls me to anger, but You are mercy. I hear voices of condescension and judgment, but I know that You speak words of grace and hope. Shouted lies cannot change Your Truth. Screams of rage do not overcome Your goodness. False promises […]

What does it mean to ‘fear not’? These two words appear repeatedly in the scripture. Joseph heard them from the angel when he spoke, reassuring Joseph’s commitment to Mary. Shepherds heard them when the angel appeared to tell them of Jesus’ birth. Women heard them at the tomb of the risen Savior. God spoke them […]

I was about eight years old when I last heard my grandfather, Papa, preach. I remember him standing behind the pulpit, his voice filled with the authority of the scripture. And I remember the text, Luke 6:46. 46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? I remember that […]

If there was ever a time the message must be clear, it is this time. If there was ever an age when God’s people must be light bearers, it is this age. If there was ever a day when hearts must be undivided in loyalty to the God of creation, it is this day. If […]

I love a compost pile! It is a place of growth and wonderful surprises – like earthworms! We throw out peelings and scraps, and after a while we see little plants growing – tomatoes or peas or watermelon. We call them volunteer seedlings, not planned but surely enjoyed. Our most recent surprise was a mango […]

I’m really glad that I don’t have to prepare a calf or a lamb for slaughter in order to get ready for church. The Israelites in the Old Testament were not so fortunate. The worship that God required of them in the promise of the coming Redeemer was not efficient or easy. It was labor […]

Father, Help me be faithful to You and to Your calling, even when persecution comes, I realize the temporary status of my dwelling place, others are harsh, I feel alone, society’s norms turn away from You, this life is wearisome. Help me stand tall in Your grace, Your love, Your strength, Your honor — and […]

This is a great read and a wonderful reminder. Nathan Roach gives encouragement from God’s word. Why is the world still spinning? I get spiritually oppressed and tired of the darkness. I’m tired of the stories I hear and stories I live out where … Why Is The World Still Spinning?