All to the Glory of God

If there’s one thing to know about me, one of my all-time favorite Bible verses is the Fighter Verse from this past week: “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” I love this verse because it shows us that in...

Obedience in Love

A few weeks ago, I was talking with a couple of my children about obedience, and I said something like, “My preference is that you would obey because you love me, not simply because you get a reward or something.” That statement seemed like a novel idea to this child,...

What Love Looks Like

I have always liked animals, and there have been times when people have been surprised by how an animal has “taken” to me immediately, even though that animal is generally scared around new people. But there have been times that certain animals just won’t return the...

Who May See the Lord?

Years ago, I remember listening to a preacher saying that God, “gives us grace behind the grace.” This phrase seems to fit with this past week’s Fighter Verses. Jesus says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” So, the question is, “Do...

Attitude: Beatitudes

In our social media era, it’s not uncommon to find people who will post a picture or write out what they’re thankful for, and then they’ll type “#blessed.” If you were to look at your life, what things make you think you’re blessed? You might say your spouse, your...