FIRST STEPS. I’ve shared quite a bit about our need to draw near to God, spending time in His presence and getting to know Him. In this...

Shortly after encountering Jesus I began to wonder what His dying on the cross for my sin really meant. I had heard these words before,...

There is a weariness over our world. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually, the last few years have been wearing. The...

Growing up, I hated my nose. I’m still not fond of it from an aesthetic point of view. It’s much too big. But I’ve settled into it. It...

God just wants you. Not what you can do. In His mind the priority is not gifts, talents or ability. Jesus didn’t go to the cross to make...

“He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be amazed. They will put their trust...

Simplify. It’s not supposed to be complicated. Simple hearts, singular in affection, desire and purpose. Purity. Holiness. Set apart....

Still too far from home. The young man had been walking since daybreak, and it was now almost too dark to see. He unrolled his swag and...

Often lately my cry seems to be “Lord, I'm so tired!” Where once there were more than enough hours in the day to get everything done,...

“Joshua told the people, 'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.' ” (Joshua 3:5 NIV) A tide of...

Knowledge is good. Information is useful. But revelation is essential. Always seek revelation. Read and study, but do it with an open...

To abide means to remain, to stay or to dwell. I like this rather old-fashioned word because it paints a picture of being at home – being...

“For in Him we live and move and have our being.” (Acts 17:28 NIV) One recent morning after a busy week I was driving to the beach to...

Some of us are not very adventurous when it comes to travel. For myself, it takes me way out of my comfort zone. But having a husband who...

“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come...

God’s holiness made the crucifixion necessary. His love made it possible. We have a holy God. We cannot begin to approach Him in our...

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” (1Peter 5:7 NLT) One day I was putting off spending time...

“You must continually let my love nourish your hearts.” (John 15:9 TPT) “The comfort of your love takes away my fear.” (Psalms...