Category Archives: Bible

Following God Wholeheartedly: The Joy and Challenge of Complete Obedience

“But my servant Caleb has a different attitude than the others have. He has remained loyal to me, so I will bring him into the land he explored. His descendants will possess their full share of that land.” — Numbers … Continue reading →

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How To Hear God’s Voice

Learning to Recognize the Gentle Whisper of God One of the greatest privileges of following Christ is that God still speaks to His children. He is not a distant Creator who simply wound up the universe and stepped away. He … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Have to Understand Everything

Lessons from Ecclesiastes 11:5 “As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things.” — Ecclesiastes 11:5 … Continue reading →

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Psalm 150: The Grand Finale of Praise

The book of Psalms ends exactly where it should—with praise. After 149 chapters filled with joy, sorrow, victory, failure, repentance, thanksgiving, questions, and worship, the final psalm contains no requests, no complaints, no confession, and no instruction about life’s problems. … Continue reading →

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Let Your Words Be Few

Learning Reverence in Our Conversations with God “Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.” — Ecclesiastes … Continue reading →

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Better Together: The Strength of a Triple-Braided Cord

Why God Never Intended Us to Walk Alone One of the great lies of our culture is that strength comes from independence. We admire the self-made person, the lone hero, and the individual who seems to need no one else. … Continue reading →

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The Role of Suffering in the New Testament

Why God Uses Trials to Shape His People When I read the book of Acts, one statement always causes me to pause. After the dramatic conversion of Saul (later called Paul), God spoke these surprising words to Ananias: “I will … Continue reading →

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12 Lessons From The Book Of Ecclesiastes

Finding Meaning in a World That Often Feels Meaningless If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the point of it all?” then you’re not alone. King Solomon wrestled with that very question over 3,000 years ago. The book of Ecclesiastes is … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been privileged to lead worship teams in my home church and around the world for more than forty years. Along the way, God has taught me many valuable lessons. Here are … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean To Follow The Lord Completely?

“And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.” — Mark 12:30 One phrase appears repeatedly throughout the Bible, describing men and women who pleased God: They … Continue reading →

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