Finding freedom by refusing to soften sin—or treat honest mistakes like sin. Some things are simply mistakes. You use the wrong ingredient, misread a number, or press the wrong pedal. Mistakes are part of being human. They don’t break your relationship with God. And if you are willing to clean up your messes, mistakes usually […]
Redeveloped
When the Snooze Button Wins
Learning to begin again instead of giving up. “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” – Francis de Sales It’s edging toward mid-August, which means the school year is […]
Leap into the Unknown with Your Known God
Hebrews 11:8-10 – “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. By faith, he went to live in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac […]
When Grace Refuses To Bow
A story of costly faithfulness, unwavering love, and trusting God with the consequences Matthew 10:18-20 – “You will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles. When they deliver you over, do not be anxious about how you speak or what you are to say, for […]
John Knew Where To Lean
What made John the apostle? I mean… what transformed this man into the one to whom Jesus entrusted the Book of Revelation? We first encounter John in Mark 10:34, fishing with his brother and father – just doing the family business. At a simple invitation by a man they hardly knew, James and John leapt […]
In a World Gone Mad, Whose Fool Are You?
I was a child when I first watched the classic slapstick farce, “It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.” The movie’s premise was simple. A dying man gave cryptic clues to a motley group of strangers. These clues led to a supposed vast fortune. Pursuing the jackpot led the gang across the deserts of Nevada […]
Judas Had Enough
At what point did Judas think to himself, “That’s enough Jesus, you’ve gone too far this time!” I believe Judas was not purely evil – no person starts out as such – but at one point, he turned his affections away from his Rabbi and gave into bitterness, which eventually led to his act of […]
Being a Fix-It-All Usually Blows Up in Your Face
A few years back, I was reading large portions of the Bible as part of my ministry studies and personal devotions. I always look forward to 1 and 2 Samuel. These books are full of intrigue, suspense, romance, epic battles, and the cautionary tales found in the lives of both Saul and David. And that […]
No Limits on Wholeness
Advent of 2020. Much of the western world is heading back into a time of isolation and governmental restrictions, and we are growing weary. The yoke chafs against our God-given desires for freedom of movement and gathering with friends and families, especially at this time of the year. Tiny fissures in our defences are starting […]