risingwiththeson

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. HowContinueContinue 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 personContinueContinue 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 playContinueContinue 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 thatContinueContinue 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.ContinueContinue 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 publishedContinueContinue 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 himContinueContinue 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 inContinueContinue reading “A Ministry Outside of Church Walls”

Where is the Glory?

She named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The Glory has departed from Israel”—because of the capture of the ark of God and the deaths of her father-in-law and her husband. She said, “The Glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured.”’ (1 Samuel 4:21-22 NIV) The ark of God was symbolicContinueContinue reading “Where is the Glory?”

Avoid Shortcuts

For the third test, the Devil took him to the peak of a huge mountain. He gestured expansively, pointing out all the earth’s kingdoms, how glorious they all were. Then he said, “They’re yours—lock, stock, and barrel. Just go down on your knees and worship me, and they’re yours.” (Matthew 4:8-9) This might sound shockingContinueContinue reading “Avoid Shortcuts”