Yesterday I was talking to a man who hiked the majority of the famous Appalachian Trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine. I’ve always been fascinated with the prospect of hiking that trail, so I enjoyed hearing his stories. As he was telling me about the difficulties he encountered on his journey, he said that […]
Just before leading Israel to a stunning victory over the fortified city of Jericho, Joshua had an encounter with a strange visitor in Joshua 5:13-15. The visit was part of a “war oracle” through which God tells Joshua the outcome of the battle before the battle is waged. But for Joshua, the visit was a […]
My friend Matthew Dowling has recently launched two great podcasts that are designed to help people grow in their knowledge of God and God’s Word and in their understanding of the Christian worldview. Matthew is a brilliant Bible student and a deep thinker who has a sincere love for the Lord and the Lord’s church. […]
May this song remind you of how much you are loved by Jesus…
I found this article by Tim Challies to be an interesting and helpful read about Christians’ relationship with today’s world… When I was a kid, my family once watched a movie that included vivid scenes of persecution against the earliest Christians. I remember lying awake at night, terrified by these images of Christians burning in […]
Today, I get to decide my attitude. Today, I get to decide what I focus on. Today, I get to decide which I will embrace more – the positives or the negatives this day will bring. Today, I get to decide how I will use my words. Today, I get to decide how I treat […]
I love this song from Ben Rector’s new album and I am thankful for my “old friends”…
On this Fourth of July, here’s a prayer “For Our Country” from The Book of Common Prayer… Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with […]
My church family is currently in a season of change as we are “resetting” certain aspects of our congregational culture in order to bring us more in alignment with Jesus’ vision for his church called “The Great Commission.” So far, this process has produced results so amazing that they could only be “of God.” While […]
Fridays at Alameda mean Celebrate Recovery because that’s the night this incredible ministry meets. So, I dedicate this “Music Friday” selection to my CR family:
