Writing to Help You Find and Share the Hope of Jesus
Watch a video version of this post here. I have this color-coding system I use when I read my Bible. I highlight commands from God in green. I highlight promises from God in blue. And anything else that grabs my attention, I highlight in yellow. I was reading John 14 recently and noticed that there’s … Continue reading Prepared By The Promises
A few months ago, we began using a new program at ATLAS (the ministry I work with) that helps us track donations, manage contacts, send emails, and many other things. One of the features included in the program is something called an Ahern Audit. This feature scans your outgoing correspondence and tells you two things. … Continue reading Take the “You Test”
He does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth.Daniel 4:35 A little known fact about me is that I have a Master’s degree in history. I was enthralled with WWII history growing up. I used to pour through old photo and map books that my grandpa … Continue reading Who Invaded Who?
You satisfy me more than the richest feast.Psalm 63:5 I’ve seen the dangers of sexual sin far too closely and far too often. I’m convinced being unsatisfied with God is at the root of the problem. In 2 Samuel 11, King David slept with Bathsheba and had her husband Uriah killed to cover it up. … Continue reading Unsatisfied – The Root of Sexual Sin
For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.”Ezra 7:10 I love to study and teach. I love sitting down with the guys I mentor to help them unpack and apply Scripture to their lives. I love the … Continue reading Do As I Say, and As I Do
"The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise."Psalm 119:57-58 My family loves to play a board game called Settlers of Catan. When we play, I tend to get a little competitive (my wife might say more … Continue reading I Promise …
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. For God said, "Lest the people change their minds when they see war and return to Egypt." But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red … Continue reading The Long Path Isn’t Always the Wrong Path
“Behold your God!” Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that … Continue reading Behold & Be Held
We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain.Hebrews 6:19 This morning I had a great opportunity to talk about hope with a group of teenage boys at Prairie Lakes Youth Programs. With Hebrews 6:19 in mind, I talked about how … Continue reading Anchor of the Soul
Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? ...Indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God.Romans 8:35, 39 This week has been full of hard and discouraging conversations at ATLAS. Praise God we don’t rely on ourselves. The Holy Spirit is working in people’s lives through … Continue reading Hanging By a Thread
A Thrill of Hope 