Category Archives: Devotional

S.D. Gordon on Prayer

The greatest thing anyone can do for God and man is pray. It is not the only thing, but it is the chief thing. The great people of earth are the people who pray. I do not mean those who … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Faith, Prayer, Quotes | Leave a comment

Suffering and Faith, Part 4

Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. — Psalm 23 It is a path everyone must walk, the valley David refers to as “the shadow … Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Devotional, Disappointment, Empathy, Faith, Family, God, Mom, Scripture, Theology | Leave a comment

Suffering and Faith, Part 3

The truth about suffering: Because God is the God of all comfort, we know He cares completely.  To whom or to what do you turn when you need comfort? One of the hallmarks of our time is an impulse to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blessings, Devotional, Disappointment, Faith, God, Hope, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Suffering and Faith, Part 2

The truth about suffering: Because God can handle our tough questions, we can be honest about our pain.  Someone has estimated that there are over 186,000 sentences in the Bible. That includes a LOT of questions. And the question that … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Church, Devotional, Disappointment, Faith, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Suffering and Faith: Part 1

I can summarize this post in nine words. So, if you’re in a hurry, here goes: Suffering is universally painful but God is eternally faithful. Everyone suffers. Some more than others. And suffering usually knocks us off our feet, drives … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Disappointment, Faith, God, Gospel, Hope, Scripture, Theology | Leave a comment

Daily Bible: Leviticus 13-14

Arnold Fruchtenbaum points out that there are 116 verses in Leviticus devoted to the topic of leprosy. No other disease receives such an extensive treatment in the Mosaic Law. In Leviticus 13, specific instructions are given to the priests for … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Gospel, Jesus, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Daily Bible: Leviticus 9-10

Sorry it’s been several days since my last post. It’s just been a super busy couple of days. Lev. 9:4, …and an ox and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before ADONAI; also a grain offering mixed with olive … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Faith, God, Hard Sayings, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Daily Bible: Leviticus 7-8

Lev. 7:2, They are to slaughter the guilt offering in the place where they slaughter the burnt offering, and its blood is to be splashed against all sides of the altar. (CJB) Leviticus is just plain bloody. The blood of … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, God, Jesus, Scripture, Theology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Daily Bible: Leviticus 1-2

I’ve decided to start this year by reading the book of Leviticus. For the past couple of years I’ve referred to Leviticus as “the daily Bible reading killer” and it’s mostly true: many a New Year’s resolution has been foiled … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Faith, God, Imago Dei, Kingdom Values, Love God, Love Others, Obedience, Scripture | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Newness of Life

We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. My friend’s father, a longtime … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional, Discipleship, Faith, Friends, God, Gospel, Prayer, Quotes, Scripture, Spiritual Disciplines, Theology | 2 Comments