Rising with the Son

We are more than conquerors through [Christ] who loved us. (Romans 8:37 NIV) It's been nine years since I launched a personal blog on Facebook. At first, “Rising with the Son” sounded like a catchy title for a Christian book I intended to publish. I still remember brainstorming a bunch of titles with my friendContinue reading "Rising with the Son"

This Is It!

The two of them climbed into the boat, and the wind died down. The disciples in the boat, having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, “This is it! You are God’s Son for sure!” (Matthew 14:32-33 MSG) There's not one person on God's green earth who enjoys storms and even if we looked forContinue reading "This Is It!"

Come Ahead

But Jesus was quick to comfort them. “Courage, it’s me. Don’t be afraid.” Peter, suddenly bold, said, “Master, if it’s really you, call me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come ahead.” (Matthew 14:27-30 MSG) After feeding the large crowd, Jesus sends His disciples away in the boat and goes up toContinue reading "Come Ahead"

Be Compassionate

When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36 NIV) There comes a time when we begin to show compassion even for the person who has wronged us. We begin to see them as Jesus did the people of His day–lostContinue reading "Be Compassionate"

Don’t Say a Word

Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights. No one said a word to him, because they saw how great his suffering was. (Job 2:13 NIV) I’ve learned that sometimes the best thing to do for someone who is hurting is to be there for them without saying aContinue reading "Don’t Say a Word"

Thank God for Abigail!

David replied to Abigail, “Praise the LORD, the God of Israel, who has sent you to meet me today! Thank God for your good sense! Bless you for keeping me from murder and from carrying out vengeance with my own hands. For I swear by the LORD, the God of Israel, who has kept meContinue reading "Thank God for Abigail!"

Provoking God’s Anger

When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple courts he found people selling cattle, sheep and doves, and others sitting at tables exchanging money. So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered theContinue reading "Provoking God’s Anger"

A Remedy for Anger

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. (Proverbs 15:1 NLT) The voice on the other end of the phone was terse. I could tell the client was very angry. However, their rage quickly began to subside when the person on the phone answered them gently. Try answering an angry person withContinue reading "A Remedy for Anger"

Sons of Thunder

When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?” But Jesus turned and rebuked them. (Luke 9:54-55 NLT) Is it any wonder that Jesus nicknamed them “Sons of Thunder” (Mark 3:17)? When the Samaritans wouldn’t welcome Jesus, James and John wanted toContinue reading "Sons of Thunder"

Reflecting His Glory

When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the covenant law in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. (Exodus 34:29 NIV) The Israelites grew accustomed to Moses’ radiant face. They knew that Moses had spoken to the Lord justContinue reading "Reflecting His Glory"