Bringing Light to Life
I used to ask God to show me himself. He never did. I can’t help but think my faith would be stronger if an army of angels appeared to me as they did to Elisha’s servant. If you recall the story, you know it illustrates God’s existence in a parallel dimension. King, Ben-Haddad of Aram […]
The recent decision by Starbucks to allow the homeless to sit at their tables and use their restrooms triggered a national debate. Some expressed concern that the homeless would soil the tables and restrooms. Others saw it as an act of compassion. I smiled because I realized Jesus, if he were here today, would have […]
Many men feel uncomfortable crying. Some men can’t cry. They think tears are a sign of emotional weakness. Yet in John 11:35 we read that at the tomb of Lazarus, “Jesus wept.” It’s the shortest verse in the bible, just two words, yet it speaks volumes. The word for “wept” doesn’t refer to a sadness […]
A paradigm defines the way we view something. For instance, if a man walks around looking at life through binoculars, he’ll view everything as big and close. A paradigm shift occurs when he puts down the binoculars–suddenly the world looks different. In the spiritual realm, God offers a paradigm shift that changes our view of […]
In each instance when Jesus prayed alone, he faced a different kind of need that would require the wisdom and strength of his Father. I’m convinced that explains why Jesus not only prayed alone, but uttered short prayers throughout the day. He lived with an ongoing awareness of his need for the Father’s wisdom and […]