Were You There?

Matthew 27:55-56 tells us that there were a group of women watching Jesus’ crucifixion from a distance: “There were also many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph and the mother of the…

God is a Name-Giving God

Here is a Facebook post from Chad Bird that shows the connection between names and existence. The Messenger in the OT Who Shared God’s Name Is the Son of God An easily overlooked part of the creation account—but one that is crucial to understand—is that God is a name-giving Lord. And these names are inextricably…

Acts 20:24

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? This verse summarizes my approach to goals and life: “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus to…

The New Normal – Ventilator Speed

Warp Speed is a phrase that came from the popular science fiction TV series Star Trek. It refers to travel at speeds greater than the speed of light. The phrase soon caught on with the general population to mean doing something at the highest possible speed. When the Covid pandemic burst on the scene, there…

What activities do you lose yourself in? Actually, writing is my favorite activity to lose myself in. I don’t even mind the extensive editing and polishing my writing always seems to need.

Putting God to the Test

If you want to put the Lord to the test, just ask one simple question, “Is the Lord among us or not?” The people of God in Exodus, chapter 17, were thirsting in the wilderness. They took it as a sign that God had abandoned them. They cried out to Moses for help. God told…