Leap Over a Wall — With Jesus!
God gave David victory over Saul and all of his enemies and David sang in praise to the Lord, “With my God I can leap…
Tag: Trust God in Trials
We Fought for Our Lives Against the Riptides!
It was a sunny day in Hawaii. Kristi and I found a remote beach with a bay that was perfect for floating on rafts. The…
My Joy and My Delight
What is your joy and delight in life? A good way to know is to see how you respond to trials. The Psalmist’s Song in…
Life Events Stress Test
How is your stress level? What changes have you gone through in the last year that may be affecting your health and well-being? The Life…
The Lord is My Shepherd All Through the Bible
I lead a retreat called “A Walk with Good Shepherd.” I developed this in 2004 and have used it many times since then, most recently…
Why Does God Allow Suffering? (A Bible Study)
Why does God allow suffering? If he is all-good and all-powerful couldn’t he stop injustice? We’ve all asked this question. For all of human history…
Jesus and Abba at the Cross
Where was God the Father when Jesus was being crucified? Where is God when you and I are being mistreated? We know that Jesus cried out…
Lean into the Rapids — Rejoice in Trials
Last year I went whitewater rafting on the Kern River with my 11-year old son David and his by Boy Scout trip. What a thrilling…