Is God’s Forgiveness Really for You?

Is God’s Forgiveness Really for You?

Psalm 51 What do you do when you’re sure you’ve crossed a line where God will not forgive you? “Not this time, and not for this,” you think. Let me tell you on the basis of God’s Word, if you genuinely seek His forgiveness and want be in relationship with Him, you...
Act Like Every Lap Is Your Last

Act Like Every Lap Is Your Last

How many times do you think Joshua’s men wanted to quit walking around the walls of Jericho? How did they keep going when the walls looked exactly the same halfway through the sixth lap on the seventh day as they did when they started? How did they endure? Just as...
God’s Way Often Seems Crazy

God’s Way Often Seems Crazy

Sometimes, we read the Bible as if it’s all about us, as if we’re the main character and God exists to help us with whatever is keeping us from what we want. I’ve heard this many times when it comes to the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho. “Jericho” ends up...
The Fall: An Offense to Reason

The Fall: An Offense to Reason

A doctor friend developed prostate cancer. I texted him, “Praying for your surgery tomorrow—for great success!” My friend responded, “Thank you. I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to being pretty fatalistic and despondent right now. I’m having a really hard time...