Going in the Strength of the Lord

    “I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.” (Psalm 71:16 NKJV) Weariness overwhelmed me. Muscle aches and Advil tempted me, and all I wanted to do was rest, but not today. I had too much to...

From Broken to Blessed

Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. (Luke 9:16 NKJV) You have probably felt the pangs of a broken heart or the deep disappointment of a broken...

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

    He is before all things, and by Him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:17 CSB) Certain circumstances and dates frame our lives. Graduations, weddings, beginning a new job and leaving an old one. Some dates are forever etched in our minds: September...

How to Live a Spirit-Filled Life

    And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. (Galatians 5:24 NKJV) A busy day seems overwhelming. I grab my laptop and snuggle under the covers, but by the time one short task is complete, sleepiness sets in. Just a...

Peace in the Presence of Jesus

The times I’ve remained cool as a cucumber when receiving bad news can be counted on two fingers. The peace of Jesus doesn’t have to be that rare if we abide in the presence of Jesus. In this short video, I describe my upcoming surgery and the way Jesus covered me...