Waiting on the Lord - Have you ever been in a season where you felt stuck? Not because of anything you did wrong, but simply because nothing seemed to be moving forward, no matter how… [...]
Watching out for “hurry” - It's rarely a crisis that pulls us away from our deepest intentions. More often, it's the back-to-back demands of a full life that slowly crowd out the things we care… [...]
The harvest you can’t see yet - There are seasons in life when nothing seems to be working. Efforts that should have produced fruit haven't. Prayers prayed for years still haven't been answered. People poured into have… [...]
The real bottom line - Every leader I know tracks numbers. Revenue. Attendance. Headcount. Growth. There’s nothing wrong with that. Data matters. But here’s a question worth asking every day: What am I really optimizing… [...]
God will provide: This proves it - Have you ever wrestled with the fear of whether God will provide something you desperately need? We know God wants us to be content and thankful for what we do… [...]
The providence of salvation - Many Christians can't recall the moment they were saved, but I do. I was in my mid 20s when it happened. My whole life up to that point had been… [...]
The unbelief that strikes us all - Have you ever struggled with doubt? If so, you join me and a multitude of other followers of Christ who have shared this human weakness. Even Mother Teresa battled unbelief… [...]
How the Spirit providentially encourages us when we’re burdened - As you look back on times of affliction, do you remember being suddenly, inexplicably encouraged to persevere? This is what the Holy Spirit does in our lives. Sometimes he does… [...]
Why does God often wait until the last minute to providentially help us? - "Providence is just a convenient way to explain coincidences," comes the criticism. Granted, sometimes a provision that comes through at the last minute can indeed seem like a fortuitous coincidence.… [...]
When God’s providential ways surprise us - Why does God sometimes act with visible flourish, yet remain quiet most of the time? Why does he perform miracles for some people, but not others? Are there Scriptures and… [...]
