Thoughts on the Bible and Life
I’m a big fan of Christian devotional writing—writing that skillfully uses Scripture with the goal of helping readers connect with God on a personal level. Ultimately, that’s the goal of all Christian writing, but certain books have done that exceptionally well. Here’s a list of my seven favorite devotional books along with a brief summary … Read more
Have you ever seen a child with her chin down? And then a parent comes and gently lifts her head so she looks up. Our circumstances often drag us down, but the Lord gently applies pressure so we look up. David says, But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who … Read more
Life is tough. Everyone needs encouragement. Here are a few posts that have an encouraging or devotional emphasis. John Wesley’s Last Words God’s Path in the Wilderness Four Reasons Why Israel Suffered in the Wilderness Temporary Circumstances and Ultimate Reality The Big Difference: Is Ultimate Reality Personal or Impersonal? Divine Descent The Interior Life: Lessons … Read more
While at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, Georgia, I came across a quote that caught my attention. On his deathbed, John Wesley (1703-1791) fervently spoke his last words, repeating the same thing twice: “The best of all is God is with us. The best of all is God is with us.” Les … Read more
Throughout Scripture God descends to human beings. Jesus’ incarnation is the ultimate divine descent, but God began descending to humans as far back as the garden of Eden. After Adam and Eve sinned, “they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day” and they hid (Gen. … Read more