Losers Like Us

“And they all left him and fled.” – Mark 14:50 (ESV)
Those disciples. They bailed on their Master and friend. This hits home for those of us who’ve faced loneliness or have felt like we let someone down. Isn’t it comforting to know that Jesus Himself, the Savior of the world, understands what it’s like to be lonely?

A Personal Whisper in a Grand Universe

Have you ever had one of those moments where you find yourself caught up in the grandiosity of the world? Where you might feel, just for a second, a tad bit tiny in the grand scheme of things?

Encourage One Another

Encouragement is like a heavenly boomerang. You toss it out there, and it comes swinging back, often right when you need it the most. But what about those times when you’re standing there, arm outstretched, and nothing comes back?

Dancing With God’s Purpose

Our battles are first won or lost in the secret places of our will, never in full view of the world. You’ll never have any idea what other people are really going through. Just know that other believers wrestle with God’s will, just like you.

You can always choose the quality of your life.

In spite of the flow of time, I can make choices as how to use it. Things around me change all the time. I just need to make wise decisions in the midst of all that change. I am not powerless. I can choose.

when disaster strikes

When Disaster Strikes

As Christians, our first response to personal disasters should be to stand firm in faith. Disclaimer: That ain’t always easy.

Forgiving God.

Forgiving God may seem like an unusual concept in Christian theology. After all, isn’t God, who is perfect and sinless, the one who forgives us?