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The Women at the Wells

There was simply too much rich Scripture woven into this idea to fit comfortably into a two – minute video. Rather than rush through the connections, I thought I would expand on them here, because the more I looked at these stories, the more I began to see a beautiful pattern running through Scripture. ThroughoutContinue reading “The Women at the Wells”

Counting Costs

A young woman recently shared something on Instagram that caught my attention: the Greek word translated “believe” in John 3:16 is πιστεύω (pisteuō). It was something I’d already known, but had never really investigated very deeply. The word “believe,” here in the US, is rather passive. We believe it will rain. We believe the restaurantContinue reading “Counting Costs”

His Extravagance

We often think of generosity in terms of what we have left to give. Our time is limited. Our energy runs out. Our attention can only stretch so far. When we are already focused on one urgent need, it is easy to overlook another. But Jesus is different. In Luke 8, Jesus is on HisContinue reading “His Extravagance”

Yet, I Will Rejoice

Fire leaves behind a landscape that can be difficult to look at – blackened trees, empty foundations, and the reminders of what once stood there. But if you walk through a burned forest long enough, you begin to notice something else. Life. A tiny pine sapling pushing through the ash. New growth appearing along sideContinue reading “Yet, I Will Rejoice”

Amen, Amen

There are some things God says once. And there are some things He says again. When Scripture repeats itself, we should stop and listen. In the New Testament, Jesus often began His most important statements with the words, “Ἀμὴν ἀμὴν” – “Amen amen.” It was a divine way of saying, Pay attention. What I amContinue reading “Amen, Amen”

Remember

We see rainbows and often think of beauty, hope, or new beginnings. But the rainbow has a far greater purpose. A far greater purpose than the purpose of the “alphabet religion” which has co-opted the rainbow. God placed it in the heavens as a reminder – not primarily for us to remember something, but forContinue reading “Remember”

Belonging

There is something about standing beside the ocean that puts our lives into perspective. Wave after wave rolls toward the shore, drawn by forces we cannot see. We can watch it, hear it, and feel its power, but we cannot control it. As I filmed these waves at Point St. George near Crescent City, California,Continue reading “Belonging”

No Exemptions

Our prayers can become small when our world becomes small. We pray for the people we know, the places we love, and the needs we can see. But Psalm 72:19 calls us to something much bigger: “Let the whole earth be filled with his glory!” No exemptions. No nation beyond His reach. No people outsideContinue reading “No Exemptions”

The Fig Tree & the Apple Tree

Matthew 24:32 “Now from the fig tree learn this parable: When its branch has now become tender and produces its leaves, you know that the summer is near.” Today, many Christians believe we are living in the last of the last days. Those who embrace Premillennial Dispensationalism often point to current events as evidence thatContinue reading “The Fig Tree & the Apple Tree”

Remain

I have always thought that John 15 was a foundational chapter of the Bible. Whenever I felt that temptation was going to sweep me away, it was always due to me not remaining near to Jesus. Once I began to read the Word and pray, I found that the temptation faded. When I was aContinue reading “Remain”