Where does worship lead? When we gather together as the people of God to offer praise, thanks, and worship to our Lord, where does this take us? What happens in us and to...
Brett McCracken’s book—Gray Matters: Navigating the Space between Legalism and Liberty—is written to an evangelical audience. Granted, some may have left the...
When I was growing up in the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, I knew who the ministers were.
I want to live a fruitful life. I want my life to matter, to make a difference in people's lives and in our world. I expect this is true for you, also.
Click here if you would like to return to the beginning of the Ethics and Work article. The Case of the Broken...
Psalm 104 celebrates God’s greatness by reflecting on the wonders of creation. As we see the glories of this world, even in...
We can sometimes trick ourselves into choosing an option that doesn’t suit our gifts or temperament as well as we think.
In the last two reflections on Ephesians 4:23 (Monday, Tuesday), we saw that renewal is God's ongoing work in us. We do...
In Monday's reflection we considered the question: Can you give joy to God? If your words (and deeds) can grieve the Spirit...
Last week, we began focusing on the first part of Ephesians 5:15, “Be very careful, then, how...
During his earthly life, Jesus had no intention of destroying the Roman Empire.
The weeping of the mothers in Bethlehem provided a powerful illustration of the Old Testament image of Rachel weeping for her children (Jer. 31:15). It also connected the birth of Jesus with the...
In another post, I confessed my surprise over where Paul begins as he urges us to live...
So, it’s another Monday, and as you hit the snooze button for the second time, you find it hard to get out...
The third commandment literally prohibits God’s people from making “wrongful use” of the name of God. This...
One morning on the way to work, I let my mind drift during the drive. When I arrived at the office, I...
When she was about eighty years old, my grandmother began to feel just a little less than well. So she went to see her doctor, who referred her to a specialist. It turned...
Today our focus moves from Jeremiah to 1 Corinthians. If you’re new to these Daily Reflections, let me explain why 1 Corinthians is next in line. My ultimate plan is to work my...
"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.' 'I will not,' he answered, but...
