The Resurrection and the Life
On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, […]
Our Counselor, the Holy Spirit
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. John 14:16 Jesus promised His disciples that His Father would send the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, to them when He returned to the Father. The Holy Spirit would lead them into truth and teach them all […]
Slaves to Righteousness
You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18 In our post-modern world today, truth is not absolute; there is no definitive right or wrong. Today’s society might view Paul’s position – either you are a slave to sin or a slave to righteousness – as narrow-minded. History […]
The Resurrection and the Life
On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, […]
Armor of God

As we enter into a new season of responsibilities and challenges, I thought my Drawing Near to God devotional on the Armor of God may be a good reminder of how God provides protection. To learn more about how God equips us with spiritual protection and how to Make Space for God, join me at […]
Our Counselor, the Holy Spirit
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. John 14:16 Jesus promised His disciples that His Father would send the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, to them when He returned to the Father. The Holy Spirit would lead them into truth and teach them all […]
Slaves to Righteousness
You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 6:18 In our post-modern world today, truth is not absolute; there is no definitive right or wrong. Today’s society might view Paul’s position – either you are a slave to sin or a slave to righteousness – as narrow-minded. History […]
The Resurrection and the Life
On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem, and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, […]
How to Read Scripture

I am often asked how to read Scripture. My response is to allow the Word to read you, to have the Word speak to you as a love letter from God the Father. When I read Scripture, I ask the Lord to speak to me through His Word and journal what I sense He is […]
Don’t Postpone Joy

Sometimes I find myself saying things like: Tomorrow will be a better day. Or If I do (blank) then I will find joy. Or… If I buy this new thing it will make me feel better. Or if I had more money… You get where I am going with this. Let’s face it. It’s easy […]