The Priority and Value of Meditation: Part 1

Psalm 1 introduces the book by pronouncing one “blessed” who displays godliness of character and who also “delights” and “meditates” on the Lord’s word. It’s been said that the only way to keep a broken vessel full is to keep the faucet running (2 Corinthians 4:7) and that’s precisely what biblical meditation does. It’s something […]

How’s Your Garden?

This is a season in which many of us are growing flowers, vegetables, and fruit. Out in the desert of west Texas where I live, this can be both delightful and challenging. We average only about 13 inches of rain per year and the scorching sun can easily burn tender plants. A significant amount of […]

A Great God For Times of Great Trouble

The book of Nehemiah is a book about devastating loss, great trouble and survival in a world vastly different from what it once was (Nehemiah 1:1-3). Nehemiah is not just about rebuilding the broken walls of the city of Jerusalem; it’s also about rebuilding and restoring a broken relationship with God. It’s about God’s people […]

Family Life During a Pandemic

Or – How to Juggle Your Job, God-Time, Cooking, Cleaning, Teaching Your Kids & Refereeing During a Crisis It may be just me (and I know it isn’t), but I’ve never prayed for my family more than during this COVID-19 Pandemic. Social distancing and so many working from home, not to mention those who have […]