Walking by Faith Is an Act of Reason (2 Corinthians 5:7)
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 This is an oft-quoted verse, but one I have always found difficult to live by. I wish I could say that walking by faith …
Whispers of Grace
Enduring in Faith When the Way Gets Hard (Hebrews 10:36)
“For you need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what was promised.” Hebrews 10:36 I have bad news. The life of faith is difficult. Throughout most of …
The Humility at the Heart of Childlike Faith (Matthew 18:4)
“Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 18:4 All my life I have heard Christians talk about how we need to have a childlike faith. Typically, when they …
Truth, Humility, and Living Before an Eternal God (Psalm 90:2)
“Before the mountains were brought forth or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”Psalm 90:2 I often wish I were in more control than I am. …
Resurrection Hope and the Beautiful Life (John 11:25-26)
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you …
Faith, Refuge, and the Character of God (Psalm 46:1)
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”Psalm 46:1 There have been times in my life when I have felt this in a very deep and real way. There have also …
Love, Freedom, and the Kingdom of God (Mark 12:28)
“One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well he asked him, ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’” Mark 12:28 When Jesus taught …
The Great Commission Beyond Evangelism (Matthew 28:19)
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”Matthew 28:19 Those of us who have spent most of our …
Choosing Mercy Over Judgment and Character Over Image (John 8:10-11)
“Jesus straightened up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, sir.’ And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now …
Faithfulness, Justice, and Hope for All (Isaiah 25:1)
“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you; I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure.”Isaiah 25:1 NRSVue God has plans “formed of …