And it came to pass, at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near and said, “ Lord God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are … Continue reading The God Who Answers By Fire

“…For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” (James 4:14) Shortly after the Northridge earthquake of 1994, I was sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic with thousands of other commuters … Continue reading When Time Shall Be No More

“When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. And suddenly a voice came … Continue reading Pursuit of Approval

“I have more understanding than all my teachers, For Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, Because I keep Your precepts. I have restrained my feet from every evil way, That I may keep Your word.” … Continue reading Plain Path

“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear…” (1 Peter 3:15) I have written … Continue reading A Wider World

“For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. Yes, we had the sentence of … Continue reading Frustration

“And if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; or if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.” (1 Corinthians 12:26) The Bible is clear that God has gifted us each differently and according to … Continue reading The Curse of Comparison

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to … Continue reading God At Work

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21 I don’t know much. It’s not a statement of humility; it’s just a fact. I take comfort in knowing that some of the men whom I highly … Continue reading Priorities