Scripture: "God spoke: "Swarm, Ocean, with fish and all sea life! Birds, fly through the sky over Earth!" God created the huge whales, all the swarm of life in the waters, and every kind and species of flying birds. God saw that it was good." Genesis 1:20-21 Perspective: When you...
Scripture: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem says it is true—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and therefore you are building the wall...I sent him this reply: 'Nothing like what you are saying is happening; you are just making it up out of your head.' They...
Scripture: "God spoke to Moses: "See what I've done; I've personally chosen Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur of the tribe of Judah. I've filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him skill and know-how and expertise in every kind of craft to create designs and work in...
Scripture: "Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 (NIV) Perspective: A trip to the mountains can leave you in awe. ...
Scripture: "She had a sister, Mary, who sat before the Master, hanging on every word he said. But Martha was pulled away by all she had to do in the kitchen. Later, she stepped in, interrupting them. "Master, don't you care that my sister has abandoned the kitchen to me?...
I want to share with you another article I wrote for the National Girls Ministries for the Assemblies of God. Clarity, the bi-monthly newsletter for NGM, equips women ministry leaders with resources for teaching and mentoring. The article focuses on dating during your teen years and beyond. I believe that...
Scripture: “But now here are men from Ammon, Moab and Mount Seir, whose territory you would not allow Israel to invade when they came from Egypt; so they turned away from them and did not destroy them. See how they are repaying us by coming to drive us out of...
Scripture: "But for right now, until that completeness, we have three things to do to lead us toward that consummation: Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13 Perspective: Have you ever received an extravagant gift from someone? Maybe...
Wild Goose Chase by Mark Batterson is a semi-sequal to his book, In a Pit With a Lion on a Snowy Day. The book uses a metaphor adopted by Celtic Christians that refers to the Holy Spirt as the Wild Goose. Throughout the book, Batterson challenges the reader to embrace...
Scripture: "Remember: A stingy planter gets a stingy crop; a lavish planter gets a lavish crop. I want each of you to take plenty of time to think it over, and make up your own mind what you will give. That will protect you against sob stories and arm-twisting. God...
In A Pit With A Lion On A Snowy Day by Mark Batterson is about becoming a lion chaser in all areas of your life. The parallel with Benaiah in 2 Samuel 23:20 killing a lion in a pit on a snowy day is carried through the entire book. Batterson...
Scripture: "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock." Isaiah 26:3-4 (ESV) Perspective: Chaos is inevitable. We live in a world where stock markets crash, countries revolt, unemployment...