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Unhurried on Uneven Steps with Jesus

In Jerusalem I visited the site where the temple used to be and I walked the same south entry steps that Jesus walked on. As I…

Hurry to Spill Mercy

I was coming down the stairs this morning with my arms full and heading out to an appointment that I was going to be late…

Use Your Christ Shield to Deal with Criticism

When you experience criticism are you defensive? Do you get angry? Maybe you internalize your anger and become discouraged? Many pastors and caregivers, and others…

Like a Flower in the Father’s Field

Life is precious and brief. How can we “redeem the time” before our days on earth slip away? (Ephesians 5:16). The ancient devotional masters were…

Take Courage: Dive in and Face your Fear!

A few months ago David, my 19-year old son, asked me to run a triathlon with him, which is a race in which you swim,…

Drink from a Deep Well of Devotion

What refreshment awaits you! What joy! All we have to do is to pause and appreciate Christ in our midst as we do whatever we’re…

Embracing Abba Father

Are you appreciating God as your Abba? Do you feel safe and encouraged in the love of your Heavenly Father? You may struggle to trust…

My Top 5 Classics of Christian Devotion

Many people ask me for book recommendations to help them to grow spiritually. I usually recommend one of the classics of Christian devotion that have…

A Meditation on Psalm 18

Visualize yourself with Christ in this meditation on Psalm 18. Vibrant metaphors and pictures help you experience this Psalm of victory. Meditation on Art Similar…

See Jesus’ Smiling Face in your Heart!

Is your heart smiling? Are you appreciating that God is with you? The risen Christ is beside you as you read these words. You can…