In the story of the sacrifice of Isaac, we see something of the heart of God for his people. Abraham's faithfulness takes us into God's faithfulness.
Jesus is Never Late
Jesus is there with you in your need, not only before or after the need. Help is help only when it comes on time. Jesus is never late.
Why We're Reading Through the Bible At Refuge Church in 2018
Reading the Bible in a year is not spiritual benchmark whereupon those crossing the finish line arrive at a new spiritual plane. It is not the indication that one is more serious about Christ than any other Christian. It is, however, one endeavor that a church can embark upon to move corporately toward a goal of growth.
Books I Read in 2017
It's the time of year for lists. Here are the best books I read in 2017 as well as the rest I read throughout the year, categorized, but in no particular order.
What God Gave at Christmas
At Christmas, Jesus became the only person ever born on a mission to die. He became the only priest to ever walk the road of a sacrificial lamb.
Community is A Costly Business
What could God do if we used 2018 to reach out beyond social media to the real persons behind the avatars? It would be costlier, yes. But it would be more beautiful and more satisfying. And, in the end, it may be the thing that God uses to bring revival.
Dreaming Dreams and Taking Risks
no matter who we are or what we have or where we may be, God has entrusted something to us. What shall we do with it? That is the question to which we must find the answer. All our hopes and dreams must circle that stewardship.
My Default Assumption Is Wrong
The default assumption I bring to my relationship with God is that he loves me for what I do. I bet you assume the same thing, too.
The One Who Upholds
A little over seven years ago, one phrase in the first chapter of the book of Hebrews grabbed my attention. “He upholds the universe by the word of his power.”