Worth the Wait

Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.  Genesis 21:5 Talk about a layover. Phil Stringer waited eighteen hours to board a […]

Desert Places

The Lord . . . has watched over your journey through this vast wilderness.  Deuteronomy 2:7 When I was a young believer, I thought “mountaintop” experiences were […]

Space Race

For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.  1 Corinthians 3:9 On July 29, 1955, the United States of America announced its intent to […]

A Repentant Heart

“If you, Israel, will return, then return to me,” declares the Lord.  Jeremiah 4:1 A friend had violated the vows of his marriage. It was painful […]

A Life in Four Words

With one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Romans 15:6 James Innell Packer, better known as J. […]

Our Impact on Others

Believers . . . testified about your faithfulness to the truth.  3 John 1:3 When Dr. Lee, my seminary professor, noticed that Benjie, our school […]

Heaven Is Singing

They cried, “Amen, Hallelujah!”  Revelation 19:4 Joy was apparent in their voices as the high school choir sang the Argentinian song “El Cielo Canta Alegría.” […]

More Than Family

They took offense at [Jesus].  Mark 6:3 Jon was installed as full professor in a prestigious college. His older brother David was pleased, but, as […]

Convicted and Freed

I acknowledged my sin to you.  Psalm 32:5 “I didn’t do it!” It was a lie, and I almost got away with it, until God […]

Behind Prison Bars

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up.  Isaiah 43:19 A star quarterback in American football stepped onto a stage that wasn’t […]