How do I explain these seemingly unconnected events? Was I lucky? Was it a coincidence of various events? No. I believe it was God’s providence in action.
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The Unrelenting Purpose of God in Blessings
When we experience blessing, we need to be thoughtful and prayerful about what God can, or intends, to do with that blessing.
Developing a Thankful Heart
When we intentionally choose to name the blessings in our lives, we engage in a transformational experience. It gives us a lens through which we will begin to see life and God differently.
Sharing the Mighty Deeds of God
Perhaps we need to commit to be more faithful in sharing not only the good news of Jesus, but the good news about what God has done in our lives.
Companions for the Journey: Polycarp of Smyrna
It’s so easy to think of others as our enemies. We can give in to the impulse to demonize, to withdraw, or to insult. What if we followed Polycarp’s example by finding ways to show hospitality?
Serving with Love
Tabitha obviously served with love, and that love was sensed by those who were beneficiaries. She lived out her faith in a tangible way that blessed others.
King of Kings
As Epiphany wafts past today, let’s not miss the magnitude of the message through the Magi: the gospel is for all.
The Blessing of Giving Up
What would you be willing to lay aside for the good of someone else? Would you be willing to give up your seat? Your lunch? Your comfort? Your time? Your money?
Pursuing Holiness Over Happiness
We must understand that happiness is something we experience as we choose to pursue holiness.
God in the Backseat
Here are a few things I’ve learned while driving for Lyft, as God showed up in my backseat.
The Blessing of Blessing
What would it mean if parents, youth leaders, children’s ministers, and whoever else wants to, took seriously the idea of blessing?
Discipling Children, Part 2: Children as Covenant People
Children are not only a blessing; they play an essential role in the divine plan and the identity of God’s people.
Blessings from the Sky!
At the end of January, Larry Henderson was a plane captain for a special secret skydiving jump.
Musings and a Blessing for Nurses
I wrote the following prayer a couple of years ago when asked to give a blessing over students entering the final program years of their degree at ACU.
Alone with God - Counting my Blessings (March 2014)
Lord, it’s Sunday morning, and I’m at home;
the community is meeting, but I’m alone with you.