“The time has come,” [Jesus] said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15) In John … More
Category: Devotional reflections
Waiting for Light
Around our place we have several of these headlamps and we use them in two different kinds of situations. They … More
Unbelievable Love
I can understand why some people are atheists. First, there is the hurdle of believing that God actually exists in … More
Brokenness Made Beautiful
A while ago, we were given a front-load clothes washer machine. All of our previous clothes washers were top-load machines, … More
Rest
As Christmas approaches, the excitement begins to build as people look forward to gathering with family and friends to celebrate. … More
Dreaming a God-sized Dream
Dreams are powerful things. Human beings were designed by God to dream, to dream for something beyond this world’s ability … More
Inside-Out Faith: A Reflection on Rev. 20:11-15
Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death. (Rev. … More
The Banishment of Evil
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your … More
The Resurrection Promise
The disciples saw Jesus do many other miraculous signs in addition to the ones recorded in this book. But these are … More
What Does It Mean to be the Church?
Many people answer this question in different ways. We might think that it requires a two-part answer such as, ‘we … More