The Long View

There’s an awareness we have that this world is not everything. There’s some sense we have that God is present, that He cares about us, that He has an intimate interest in who we are. [...]

Perseverance and Provision

We so often make the mistake that we think following Jesus means everything in our lives will go smoothly and be problem-free. But that is not what the Bible teaches us! When we look at all the [...]

The Unexpected Choice

God makes the unexpected choice over and over again throughout Scripture. Like Leah, you may feel unseen. You may feel unheard. You may feel unwelcome or unwanted. Like Judah, you may feel [...]

The Effects of Fatherlessness

The effects of fatherlessness Most of you are aware that I grew up in a home with a single mother. I didn’t really notice because divorce and single parenting was pretty common where I grew up. I [...]

Birthright and Blessing

We may have strayed far from God, done regrettable deeds, and fallen short again and again. Yet we yearn for God’s blessing…to feel the love of our heavenly Father, to bask in His [...]