The dictionary classifies Christianity as a religion, but we must remember it’s far more than that.

Sometimes it’s good to come back to the simple truths of Scripture.

Today is my 47th birthday.

I pray that God, the source of hope,will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him.Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

I chose the stone and placed it in my pocket. I began to explore it with my fingers, feeling its shape, its smoothness, and places where it was still rough. Mine was obviously both.

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I wrote Six-Word Lessons to Discover Missional Living as a practical guide for believers to align their lives with Jesus’ mission.

I spent some time reflecting recently on my need to cultivate better habits in my life. Not the kind of habits that have to do with exercise and eating – I’m working on those, too.

Why are you in despair, O my soul?And why have you become disturbed within me?Hope in God, for I shall again praise HimFor the help of His presence.

I didn’t think an egg could ever be so helpful to me spiritually.

On the second day of our Prayer Retreat, we continued our prayerful reflections on Luke 10, concluding with 10:38-42: Mary and Martha’s encounter with Jesus.