By Definition, A Follower Must Follow

If I call myself a follower of Christ, I must follow after Him. I don't have the right to a comfort zone. When His cloud begins to move, I move with it. When His fire beckons me, I walk toward it.

A beautifully illustrated volume of Bible stories sat on the bookshelf at the back of my second-grade classroom. The book was larger than any other book in our little library. Each story in the book fit on one page, and each story was accompanied by a beautiful print of Old Masters’ artwork on the page […]

Jesus isn’t in the Junk Hauling Business

Some people want Jesus to clean up their hearts, but they don't want to take a serious look at the junk they've been collecting in their hearts.

Some people want Jesus to clean up their hearts, but they don’t want to take a serious look at the junk they’ve been collecting in their hearts. They remind me of people who throw broken furniture and stuff they no longer use in their basements. “I’ll get to cleaning that up one day. I just […]

Your Words Hold Power, Choose Them Wisely

Your words are powerful. They can build up, and they can tear down. The words you speak sow seeds. Consider what crop you would like others to harvest by spending time with you.

Recently, the name of a leader of an international Christian network came up. I don’t know this man, but I have heard him mentioned by several speakers and ministers who I respect. They all speak of this leader with glowing terms, obviously respecting him and holding him in a place of honour. When his name […]

Christian Cynics! Quit Raining on God’s Parade!

Christian cynics, quit raining on God's parade!

It must grieve God when disbelieving Christians try their cynical best to pull others into disbelief along with them. I have seen this scenario played out more times than I would like to count. Someone shares a testimony of a beautiful thing God has done, a supernatural encounter they can bear testimony to as it […]