Musings

Living Water

Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him, and he would have given…

In Hot Pursuit

“For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”  —Luke 19:10 NIV Many years ago, when I was working in another country, a co-worker and I…

Time to Reflect

“Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.” —Psalm 103:2 NLT August is always a tough month for me.…

Why Am I Here?

For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through…

Lessons from Our Terminal Cancer Journey

So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. Then Job…

Point of View at Ninety-Two

And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray…

A Place of Belonging

And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. —Hebrews 10:25 NLT…

What To Do When You Can’t Do It All

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. —Philippians 4:6 NLT “Don’t look. It’s a trap. Don’t…

The Ultimate Dual Citizenship

But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. —Philippians 3:20 NIV Curiosity about dual citizenship is growing among Americans. My…

Disagreeing Agreeably

O LORD, I am calling to you. Please hurry!     Listen when I cry to you for help! Accept my prayer as incense offered to you,     and my upraised…

Are You Wondering Where God Is Right Now?

They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” —Luke 24:32 NIV Where do…

The Best Gift for a Graduate

Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will…