“What are you doing for the widows and orphans?” God’s question stunned me. I felt like I was doing enough for God; I did not know how I would fit one more assignment on my plate.

I was studying God’s Word in seminary classes. I taught His Word in Sunday School at church. I organized . . .

The risen Christ breathed on His disciples filling them with the Holy Spirit. We are meant to remember how God fashioned Adam from the dust of the earth and breathed life into him (Gen. 2:7). When Jesus Christ breathed on His disciples, they received a new, spiritual life in the Holy Spirit. They were born again.

In the same breath, . . .

When Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, he betrayed the other disciples as well. The disciples had formed a bond as they had continually walked with Jesus. Together they had grown in insight and understanding. Together they were sent out to preach and demonstrate the Kingdom of God. Equally they had been given the authority . . .

As we celebrate Passover and Easter, I am praying to be like Mary (sister of Martha and Lazarus). Mary did all she could to honor Jesus. I want that to be true of me! The story of her lavish devotion to Jesus is recorded in three of the four gospels.

I am praying for my own story . . .

For the first time in my life, I feel pity for Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus. He tried to repent of his sin according to the Law but was rebuffed.

Under the Old Covenant, the way of spiritual cleansing . . .

My medical provider marked the one-year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic by sending an email with four coping strategies. . . .

In a discussion about prayer, Jesus tells His disciples to be persistent by asking, seeking, and knocking at the door of heaven. Jesus declares that our heavenly Father is a good Father, and He will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him (Luke 11:13). Sadly, many Christians do not believe that . . .

“Then they will know that I am the Lord” rings out like a musical refrain throughout the book of Ezekiel. Sixty-five times God declares His intention that His people should know Him. He desires for them to love and worship and obey Him. He desires relationship. . .

Living on the mission field necessitated that Laura maintain a tight budget. Their monthly stipend paid for only the basic needs of her family. Three growing boys sure can eat a lot of groceries.

One month the rent check bounced, . . .

If you were to describe God with only one word that encompasses His whole character what would it be? Would you choose “faithful” or “true” or “love?”

By God’s authority, Moses’ staff turned the water of the Nile River into blood (Ex. 20). Moses is famous for performing many signs and wonders with the staff in his hand. Yet, God is the One who performed the miracles; the staff was a symbol of God’s authority. The staff symbolizing God’s authority was fresh in my mind . . .