"And I, as I am lifted up from the earth, will attract everyone to me and gather them around me.” He put it this way to show how he was going to be put to death. (John 12:32-33) From the outset of Jesus' ministry, the devil tried to deter Him from going to the cross.Continue reading "Take Up Your Cross"
Everyone is Worth Saving
In the same ancient port city of Jaffa (or Joppa as it was known in Bible times), we're told that Jonah "went down to Joppa where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD" (Jonah 1:3). God's prophet didn'tContinue reading "Everyone is Worth Saving"
Saved by His Death
Is it possible that one person's death could impact the lives of many people? I believe that a person's death could be even more influential than their life. America's Pastor, Billy Graham, led many to Christ when he was alive, but I'm sure that many more came to know the Saviour through his death. HowContinue reading "Saved by His Death"
Come to the Table
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) Every year, our family hosts Christmas and Easter lunch at our house. So last Easter, my mother invited everyone to come, including someone who had caused the family a lot of pain. The personContinue reading "Come to the Table"
Easter Through a Child’s Eyes
My non-Christian colleague thought that I would be the perfect person to talk about Easter with the class (without, of course, all the details), but they were wrong. During circle time this morning, I asked if anyone celebrated Easter. To my surprise, the Christian kid in the class didn't say anything. But during free playContinue reading "Easter Through a Child’s Eyes"
Breakfast with the Risen Jesus
My time in Israel was short, so I knew in advance what sites I would visit once I got there. By now, it's no surprise to anyone that Galilee was on my must-see list. You don't have to spend a long time there to see why Jesus spent most of His time ministering in thatContinue reading "Breakfast with the Risen Jesus"
I Am Right Now, Resurrection and Life
Jesus said, “Your brother will be raised up.” Martha replied, “I know that he will be raised up in the resurrection at the end of time.” “You don’t have to wait for the End. I am, right now, Resurrection and Life. The one who believes in me, even though he or she dies, will live.Continue reading "I Am Right Now, Resurrection and Life"
A Year to Rise Above
Last year, God led me to write a book where I encourage believers in Christ to rise above life's unprecedented storms with faith and courage. I wrote the book from having personally experienced storms in my own life and watching God faithfully come through for me time and time again. When the book was publishedContinue reading "A Year to Rise Above"
Rise Above with Gratitude
I've been feeling under the weather lately (tis the season, after all). Last weekend, I was too tired and weak to even want to get out of bed. But as I lay there, looking at my phone, a recent photo of Lucas which my brother had shared that week came up. When you've seen himContinue reading "Rise Above with Gratitude"
A Ministry Outside of Church Walls
When my nephews were born three months prematurely, we found ourselves making daily visits to the hospital. Little did we know that along the way, we were also going to encounter other parents just as much in need of prayer and support. My brother and his wife made friends with many of the parents inContinue reading "A Ministry Outside of Church Walls"
Rising with the Son 