When we first moved to St. Louis, we lived in a suburb that had two large synagogues or temples. In fact, we...
Craftsmanship isn't always the trump card for faithfulness at work.
God’s people cannot help but exhibit the kingdom of God to the world around them.
Remember our characters from the beginning of the book? In writing about them we have altered names and some of the details...
Believers can give Jesus their burdens and experience deeper rest. However, it takes a full surrendering of minds, hearts, and wills.
Our deepest yearnings cannot be fully expressed in words, so Christians must wholeheartedly embrace the arts.
Generally speaking, people need to trust the messenger before they will trust the message. But make no mistake—we do have a message...
In yesterday's reflection, we saw that the church as the body of Christ is to reach "the perfect man," that is, the...
If I were to stand up in front of a group of Christians today and say, “God will give justice to the poor,” I would receive diverse responses.
How might God want to use you to redeem others who are broken?
It’s a recurring theme over the past few years and telling the specific stories never gets any easier. No matter how many times I try I can’t seem to write about them eloquently...
As Jesus and his disciples journeyed near Jericho, a blind beggar named Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was about to pass his way...
I cannot leave Ephesians 5:15-16 without sharing a bit of Gandalfian wisdom (or, if you prefer, wisdom from J. R. R. Tolkien...
Last Thursday, I used the illustration of a lighthouse with its many prisms to help explain how you and I can be light in the world. We transmit the self-generating light of Jesus...
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What is the kingdom of God? Sometimes we equate the kingdom of God with heaven. This misses the precise meaning of the kingdom, though it is closely related to what we call heaven.
"Someone just triggered the silent alarm," our bank manager called out from behind the teller windows. He studied his console a moment longer and then announced, pointing at me, "It was him."It...
How many times have we gazed into our electronic calendars, crammed full of colored squares, and thought: "I feel like a slave...
The Bible-based devotions that I write each day are called “Daily Reflections.” But, in light of Jeremiah 15:16, I wonder if they should be called “Daily Confections,” as in “something delightful...
No matter what you face in your work today, you can put your trust in God’s unfailing...
