It is Okay

My dog Max often has intense dreams that get his paws moving. Early this morning, I woke up when I heard him whimpering. I did what I always do; I said, “It’s okay Max. It’s okay.” That is usually enough to calm him down. My voice. It is a voice he knows well – the … Continue reading It is Okay →

The Welcoming Word

In Romans 10, Paul writes that salvation is all about the welcoming word—“Jesus is my Master.” This means that you embrace Jesus with all you have and you are calling out to God, trusting in Jesus and what He did for you. He said it really was not about doing anything. It was about the … Continue reading The Welcoming Word →

Be Quiet About It

When it was near the time for Elijah to be taken up, there was a group of prophets from Bethel that approached Elisha. They questioned him, asking him if he knew Elijah was going to be taken away. He told them “be quiet about it.” Again they questioned him, and he again gave the same … Continue reading Be Quiet About It →

Why Understand Everything

We like to know everything. When there’s an accident, we are rubberneckers because we want to know what happened. Perhaps we are concerned for the possible injuries, but we also want to know what happened. When something big happens in the news, we want to know what happens. Some of us find ourselves glued to … Continue reading Why Understand Everything →

Dressed for Travel

In Exodus 12, the people are given instructions: “be fully dressed, wear your sandals, and carry your walking stick in hand” (v. 11 NLT). They were getting dressed for travel. These people were slaves, slaves that were not allowed to leave due to the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart. But God was preparing the Israelites for … Continue reading Dressed for Travel →