Swinging at Life With a Dull Blade
There’s an old story about two lumberjacks who had a contest to see who could chop the most wood. One was a young, strong man who could chop relentlessly. He
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The Greatest Testimony of Your Faith
Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” —Colossians 3:4 My fourth great grandfather, Reverend Ulrich Keener, was a
Will You Be the Tree or the Shrub This Year?
Do you want to experience a “happy” new year? Psalm 1:1-6 makes it very clear what will determine that, by giving us two pictures of contrast.
Advent Devotions (Week 4): Love and a Prostitute
On the fourth Sunday of Advent, we reflect on scriptures from the Old and New Testaments about God’s love for us. God’s love undergirds the whole Bible.
Advent Devotions (Week 3): Joy and Rejoicing
The third week of Advent is Joy. Of course, joy and happiness are two different things. Happiness is an emotion that is contingent upon circumstances.
Advent Devotions (Week 2): Peace and Shalom
Christ, the divine embodiment of Shalom, is the only thing that can bring this world true and lasting peace.
Advent Devotions (Week 1): Faith and Expectancy
Waiting is the embodiment of faith—a faith that must learn to trust God’s character, His intentions, and His timing.
Reclaiming Thanksgiving
There’s no better time to set a precedence of gratitude toward God than during this special season. Thanksgiving ideas for Christians.
Just Keep Reading
I’ve been reading through the Bible every year for close to thirty years. One of the things I have learned is that the Bible interprets itself.
Encountering My Mother’s God
John Newton's mother, Elizabeth Newton, was the one who modeled godliness for him when he was a young boy.