God with Us: Part 1

Many people who begin reading the Bible never finish. I guess that’s understandable since it’s a big book—about 1,000 pages, and it’s ancient—2,000 to 3,000 years old. Is there a way for us to understand the Bible without reading the whole thing? I think so. Thematic threads run through the Bible and some are especially … Read more

My Favorite Devotional Books

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

What are you looking at?

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

The Kaleidoscopic Cross: Three Atonement Theories

Have you ever looked through a kaleidoscope? Twisting the scope creates various colorful designs. Likewise, there’s so much that occurred in the cross of Christ that we must look then turn the scope to see another aspect of what happened. Throughout the course of Christian history, the atonement has been one of the most controversial … Read more

Encouragement

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

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