“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” 2 Peter 1:16 How do we distinguish between myths and events that are truly majestic and miraculous? As an eight-year-old child, I loved the idea […]
Can you pinpoint moments on the timeline of your life when you saw evidence of God’s mighty works? Do you have memories of events that gave you reasons to believe, to hope, and to rejoice? I remember traveling with my family and in-laws to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Lodge, […]
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8 NKJV Faithfulness is an example of virtue, or moral excellence. In my last post, I talked about faithfulness to God. Today I’m shining the spotlight on faithfulness […]
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8 NKJV In his letter to the Philippians, Paul said we should meditate on examples of virtue. “Virtue” seems like such an out-of-date word. We don’t […]
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” James 3:17 ESV Where can we find wisdom that is pure, unadulterated by ulterior motives, uncontaminated by selfishness, and uncorrupted by evil? I opened my laptop, determined to begin my morning by reading an online devotional. […]
So much is wrong with the world! Lord, show me something right! This year I vowed to change my mindset and dwell on the positive. (Philippians 4:8) But February’s been a difficult month for me. As winds of change sweep through our nation, I keep my eyes and ears open. I watch the news and […]
I’m witnessing a miracle. I watch with fascination as fat flakes fly in a frigid frenzy across my lawn. It’s snowing in South Louisiana. Those who live in more northerly climates may not understand our enchantment with snow in the deep south. To northerners, a snowfall may be merely a form of precipitation to contend […]
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Phil. 4:8 ESV Fake news. Fact checks. Flip-flopping opinions. How do we know what to believe? We used to […]
My life is but a weaving between my God and me. I do not choose the colors; He worketh steadily. Oftimes He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper, and I the underside. Not ’til the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly Will God unroll the canvas […]
For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa. 9:6 ESV) My worst Christmas was the year we almost had a white Christmas. Snow is a rare event in southern Louisiana. And snow on the ground for Christmas—well, that only […]