Why Pray?

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.1 Timothy 2:1 (NLT) The mysteries of how God works, or doesn’t work, in people’s lives is probably one of the biggest questions we as believers, and even those who aren’t,Continue reading "Why Pray?"

Dirt Clod

“The Lord lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted!”2 Samuel 22:47 (NLT) I remember when I was younger, some friends and I would go out into a big open field and play target practice. Essentially, we’d set up a target and grab a bunch of rocks and seeContinue reading "Dirt Clod"

Waiting in Line

Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.Hebrews 10:36 (NLT) I love going on roller coasters. It’s the one thing that bums me out about living in Oregon. There are no amusement parks. Now, before you tell meContinue reading "Waiting in Line"

Sex Ed

God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—not in lustful passion like the pagans who do not know God and his ways.1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (NLT) Sex is a very powerful piece of ourContinue reading "Sex Ed"

Among the Nations

I will thank you, Lord, among all the people. I will sing your praises among the nations. Psalm 57:9 (NLT) Talking to people about God who don’t believe in God can be an interesting activity. Sometimes, you find a willing participant who asks good questions and genuinely wants to learn more. These often times turnContinue reading "Among the Nations"

Aim High

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.Colossians 3:1-2 (NLT) When I was in college, some of my friends and I wouldContinue reading "Aim High"