Christmas Joy in a Crazy Year
Each year during the Advent season I pick a character from the nativity scene to spend some time reading about in scripture while praying and listening to the Lord.
Tag: Intimacy with Jesus
Two Words to Help You Succeed
I miss the dad of my childhood. When I was a boy I wanted to be just like my father. He was strong, handsome, fun,…
Your Feelings Can Strengthen Your Faith
Recently my dad died. I couldn’t see him or talk to him anymore. So I read his Bible that’s filled with personal notes from cover…
Praying Your Emotions to Feel God’s Love
When I was in high school I didn’t fit in socially. My days were consumed with being an “A” student, working to save money for…
Your Emotions Matter to Jesus
We are all experiencing a myriad of intense emotions in this season. Did you know that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, wants to find and befriend…
Jesus’ Secret to a Better Life
Why was Jesus able to deliver a demon without even saying a prayer? Why was he able to calm the storm? Why was he able…
Satisfy Your Soul in a Moment
In this season, you may forget that it only takes a moment to satisfy your soul in your Savior. In the temptations of our life,…
How to Feel Your Emotions with Jesus
To become like Jesus we need to befriend his emotions. It’s important to appreciate that Jesus is a feeler who experiences and expresses deep and…
Dallas Willard on the Power of Prayer
“I’m too tired to read my Bible and pray,” a pastor shared with me, “but I need the Spirit’s anointing to preach this weekend.” In…
Relaxed
One day I was having lunch with Dallas Willard and he asked me, “If you had one word to describe Jesus what would it be?”…