Robust Peace of God
Robust peace might sound a bit odd first. That’s because we’ve learned to think of peace as of lack of something. Peace is lack of hurry or lack of pestering people. The peace the world ever is able...
View ArticleWhen Eternal Life Embraces Us
The Bible says that eternal life lies in knowing God. There must be something really special about knowing God. How can we do that? We can’t do it without Jesus. But Jesus died for us so we could know...
View ArticleOur Father in Heaven
Jesus taught us to pray “Our father in heaven”. As Mary DeMuth points out there are no singular pronouns in the entire Lord’s prayer. Jesus did not say MY father, he said OUR father. We are all...
View ArticleGod Has It All Covered
Do you ever wonder what Jesus is doing now after he has returned to his father? Is Jesus still in the picture? Yes, he is. He is still part of God’s plan. Jesus is still blessing us in mighty ways:...
View ArticleThe Spiritual Immune System, part 1
Now is the flu season. The best way to avoid catching a cold is to boost your immune system. What do you think? Do we need to have a spiritual immune system? I think so. Life is hard, life is rough,...
View ArticleThe Spiritual Immune System, part 2
Last week we started our journey towards healthy spiritual immune system. I presented a formula for spiritual health. God (the Spiritual Immune System) : Father (Rest) + Son (Nutrition)+ Holy...
View ArticleInability to Enjoy Life with God
The parable of the prodigal son is powerful in so many ways and it speaks to us in so many levels. How about you? Do you identify more with the prodigal son or with the elder brother? I just realized...
View ArticleDrink from the River of Pure Joy
I love Psalms. My whole life fits in the book of Psalms. It confronts, consoles, and counsels me. And, yes, it lifts my spirit and encourages me to go on with God. It reminds me what is important, who...
View ArticleOnly God Gives Real Rest
Photo by Ilse on Unsplash Work is a blessing because it gives us purpose, a rhythm for our days, and, of course, a means of living. But even if we love our work, we can burn out. Hence proper rest is...
View ArticleYou are invited into God’s Love
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Have you ever wondered how on earth can God love you as much as he loves Jesus? This used to puzzle me but I have lately learned something beautiful about God’s love....
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