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”
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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”
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”
Curiosity Unalived the Cat
February 2, 2026 I once watched a video post on Instagram where the commentator kept using the word “unalived.” He was describing a historical event – the Revolutionary War – and repeatedly used unalive or unalived to refer to soldiers who had died in battle. Never mind that this was commentary about the Revolutionary War.Continue reading “Curiosity Unalived the Cat”
Falling
With the holidays closing in, I’ve fallen a bit behind. I actually had a blog post ready to go and then completely forgot to publish it. I know – classic Boomer move. But I am an OK Boomer, so that one shouldn’t have happened. You can read that post here: Speaking of Boomer life, IContinue reading “Falling”
Why Do I Need to Be Reminded to Endure… When Our Dwelling Place Is So Peaceful?
It’s a fair question, isn’t it? If God is our refuge – our dwelling place, our home – why do we still need reminders to endure? You’d think that resting in His presence would silence all doubt. That knowing He holds us would make perseverance automatic. But life has a way of testing even theContinue reading “Why Do I Need to Be Reminded to Endure… When Our Dwelling Place Is So Peaceful?”
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