Does it Matter What You Believe?

Heading into Easter Weekend, I wonder how many people “celebrate” Easter without knowing Jesus Christ, the one whom Easter is all about. I am attempting to write a book about his divine claims, and I felt the prompting  to give … Continued

Holy Spirit, Please Keep Me In Tune

This is an old article I wrote in 2018, but it is still pertinent.   Tune Me Up, Lord   Dear Lord Jesus, you are my master; I am your instrument. Tune me up, Lord. Bring every part of my … Continued

God Knows What to Do

Have you ever felt like you were caught in the rapids of a large river—you keep trying to grab onto something to give you stability, but everything slips out of your hands? You try to get your footing, but slip … Continued

Let’s Go and See the Baby

This song was formerly titled Christ is Born, but I found out another song is called that. So this is called Let’s Go and See the Baby. It’s a song about the reaction of the Shepherds to the news from … Continued

Questions about Running the Race

In 2016, my devotional titled “Running the Race,” published in The Upper Room, prompted an interesting discussion. I am reprinting it here. A reader asked many questions to clarify what I believed. I answered: Thank you, Elias, for commenting on my … Continued

Scriptures For A Caregiver

My writing coach advises me to post a blog every two weeks. Part of me says, “There’s so much good stuff to read, I can’t possibly read everything I want to read. So why should I add my stuff to … Continued

Who is Jesus Christ to You?

To many he is just a man who lived 2000 years ago, who did and said many good things, then unfortunately was killed on a Roman Cross. To others, he is nothing at all—they don’t even think about him unless … Continued

Who’s Your First Love? #56

#56 for January 31 Have you ever felt like God was far away and didn’t care about you any more? I did. I felt abandoned. In chapter 63, Isaiah calls us back to our first love, into intimacy with the … Continued