I usually do something weird when I watch any movie. Before I start the movie, I go straight to Wikipedia and read the plot of the movie so that I’m not surprised. If I want to be surprised a little, I read the plot paragraph by paragraph as I watch the movie. Weird, I know. I … [Read more...]
The Secret of Joseph, Son of Jacob
Have you ever read the story of Joseph in the Bible and marveled? I have. I read about his faithfulness as a slave to General Potiphar and I marvel. I read about his refusal to commit adultery with Mrs. Potiphar and I marvel some more. I read about his faithfulness in prison, and … [Read more...]
You Can Try Again
There you are in a nice comfortable boat. That’s not really where you want to be, but it’s manageable. You look far into the distance and spot your dream destination. It looks so beautiful, inviting and reachable. There is only one problem. This boat of yours will not take you … [Read more...]
The Waiting Game
Waiting is hard. Especially when you’re a driven person with a Type A personality, when you love to plan your work and work your plan. I know. I’m very much like that. And so, like you, waiting is big struggle for me. I don’t like to wait. Waiting makes me feel like I’m out … [Read more...]
What We Have in Common with the Man at the Pool of Bethesda
John 5:1-8 recounts the story of Jesus and the man at the Pool of Bethesda. I find this story very instructive in the way we make requests of God. Usually, when we have a desire, not only do we know that desire, we have also figured out the best way to get it. So, when we ask … [Read more...]