Light
“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the...
Life (the Good Life)
“People think about how to live a good life in many different ways. Some want rules to follow, regardless of how obedience to them...
Influences
“Especially in times of trial, we might think that God’s Word is uncertain, and His good will for us is in doubt. But then we should...
Actions
“We prefer lies over truth, darkness instead of light, and truth only in small measure. The famous movie line “you can’t handle the...
Joy and Sorrow/Joy and Sadness
“There is a difference between happiness and joy. “Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven,” says Jesus in...
Spiritual Death
“We know that the true tragedy is not physical death but rather spiritual death. Spiritual death is separation from God…we can be...
Doing Good
“In our spiritual life, only seldom do we experience immediate consequences for our actions. Very, very, seldom do I pray and see an...
Forgiveness (and Healing)
“Do you wish to love more? Forgive more deeply! All healing flows from forgiveness. The love of God is demonstrated to the extreme in...
Analyze/Analysis
“There is a propensity in our modern world to break things down – to analyze. We have gained a certain mastery over many things by...
Tension
“As Christians, we live in the tension of the already and the not yet. Already Christ is risen, and death is conquered; not yet do we...