We Are In This Together

We Are In This Together

I was reading about an interesting time for the Israelites, and it caused me to think about us. Israel was in the midst of their Exodus wanderings when an army (of Amalekites) decided to wipe them out.  God directed Moses to pray with Aaron and Hur, and He directed...
Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to deliver Thanksgiving meals in one of the poorest communities in our area. The homes we delivered to, as you’d expect, were modest. Many in obvious need of repair. We approached some front doors that had wheelchair ramps...
It’s all Paul’s Fault

It’s all Paul’s Fault

IT’S ALL THE APOSTLE PAUL’S FAULT! WELL, NOT REALLY. WELL, THEN IT’S MOSTLY HIS FAULT! NOT REALLY…It’s not Paul’s fault that many people misunderstand what he wrote and proliferate false teachings and false doctrines based on their...
I Am Not _________ Enough

I Am Not _________ Enough

Most of us know what it’s like to feel insecure, like we’re not up to some particular challenge. Maybe you just got hired for a job and now you’re not sure you can do it—and nobody else seems to think so either. Or you have just embarked on some new phase of...
The Value of Encouragement

The Value of Encouragement

I was recently attending a breakout session at the 2025 Gospel Coalition National Conference and the speaker brought up the value of encouraging a young pastor. That got me to thinking about the idea of encouragement. What are some situations in which you can offer...