What Psalm 73 says about our obsession with prosperity - This world seems backward. Why do so many people that blaspheme God prosper financially? And why do so many Christians struggle to make ends meet? The prosperity gospel has tried… [...]
My new adventure - Friends, I’m taking a break from my devotions this week to share a new adventure I’m embarking on. After much advice from friends and coaches, deep thought, months of prayer,… [...]
When disappointment drowns out success – my story - What are you striving for? Maybe a dream job, healing, a family issue, or a financially secure future? My dream was to start a successful business. Check! The Lord gave… [...]
When fear threatens our confidence in the Lord - When an army was attacking David, he said, “Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten… [...]
Two ways to pray that magnify our fellowship with God (from Psalm 66) - If you want to revamp your prayers into a more intimate conversation with God, Psalm 66:16-20 (NLT) offers powerful guidance. This section of Scripture begins with: “Come and listen, all… [...]
Do this before asking for help from God - As I was praying the other day, I had to stop. Not because I wanted to, but because a flood of need overwhelmed me. I kept throwing so many trials… [...]
Want to do something great for God? Be mindful of the price - Do you have big dreams of what you want to do for the Kingdom? After decades of striving to build, serve and write for God, I’ve learned a few things.… [...]
Have you ever had a “melting season?” - When Hudson Taylor was young and in love, his heart was broken by the woman of his dreams. She didn’t want to go to China and live with him on… [...]
The comparison trap - Sometimes we look at what someone else has built, what someone else has been given, where someone else has been placed, and we begin to compare our own life against… [...]
3 encouraging signs that our afflictions are maturing us - “Let a Christian be but two or three years without affliction, and he is almost good for nothing.” This pithy statement was made by John Flavel toward the end of… [...]
