Life in Exile

Walking in the Wisdom of the Lord means saying no to the enticement of sin. Solomon's words to his son are words we need to heed today.

As we move into a new year of life and ministry, what is your plan for growing in Christ-likeness?

The focus of Walking in Wisdom in this post is the home, the cornerstone of wisdom for every child.

In a world of increasing deception, let us covenant together to grow in the knowledge of understanding of God's Word.

In this new Friday Focus, we will walk together through highlights from the book of Proverbs, growing in the God-given wisdom so needed for navigating this life. Welcome.

As I prepare for a new year of Mission Monday blog posts, I'd love to hear from you! Let me know what topics you'd like covered or any questions I can address. Thanks!

The Words of an old Christmas hymn reflect the true experience of one who came to know the One who saves.

The child Mary would deliver came into the world with a specific purpose: His death for our salvation. His purpose gives purpose to our lives.

Christmas hymns can have deep theology and cause us to ponder the greatness of the child. Today, we meditate on his all-sufficient merit from a line of Charles Wesley's hymn, Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.

When we're tempted to look to outside sources for help in times of trials, return to Jesus, the Lion-King, who fights for us.

The words of familiar Christmas hymns, like O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, can become a prayer when we take them to heart.

This is an excerpt from my new Advent devotional, When You Don't Feel Like Celebrating. Isaiah pulls our attention to the great feast the Lord is preparing.

Are you feeling in a fog this Christmas? Overwhelmed with parties and gift-shopping? Spend a silent night with God.

I pray that this poem I wrote in 1999 will inspire you to pray for the nations to know the Savior this Christmas Season.

The grief walk brings both unexpected duties and blessed reunions.

Corrie ten Boom understood all about what it means to "trust the engineer." In the dark days of grief, I too learned and continue to learn how to trust the Lord, the Engineer of my life.

Carol reflects on how death has been swallowed up in victory through Christ as she reflects a decade later on the loss of her husband.

When Muslims ask questions, God, knowing their hearts, orchestrates ways for them to find answers by using us.

Has life knocked the wind out of your faith? Are you struggling when evil seems to gain the upper hand in the life of those you love? Focus on Jesus.

Finding your way after loss can be difficult, especially when you shared so much in life and ministry. I'm thankful God spoke through His Word and others to guide me along the way.

Have you been on a binge lately? Feeling bad about it? There is hope.

Maintaining ancient languages of the church is important, but not at the expense of losing newer generations to the gospel message. A wedding revealed how some churches are incorporating multiple languages to ensure all hear and understand.

Gaining perspective is crucial in maintaining focus. What will it take for you to gain perspective today?

Are you running without progress? Looking back can cost you the race. Focus forward.

Living the Christian life can be hard. Asking a simple question can help guide us as we make daily choices: Does it give glory to God?