Latest Post:
Kindness for the Suffering
This unattributed quote speaks to the choice we have in how we respond to others. It’s also the encouragement we glean from Obadiah in today’s devotional that reminds us that God desires for us to be people that demonstrate mercy and kindness especially in the face of suffering. All is
All Posts:
Keep a Careful Watch on Your Life
Jim was interviewed on the Becoming a Pastor Theologian podcast, produced by the Center for Pastor Theologians. The podcast explored the connection between a pastor’s
Gratitude to God
Happy Thanksgiving (to all my Canadian friends and family)! Today’s devotional recognizes that countries celebrate a national day of thanksgiving on different days throughout the
Helping Others Draw Near to the Heart of God
It can be really challenging to define effective spiritual mentoring. Over the years, I’ve embraced the definition from early church theologian Augustine: “If your mentoree
Unanswered Prayers
Unanswered prayers can be some of the most tender places of sorrow in our lives. I hope this article on a few lessons I’ve learned
Being a Blessing
Am I willing to speak up or “do good” for a friend if it disadvantages me? What about for a rival? I Thessalonians 5:15-18, the
Shelters of God’s Care
I love a long road trip! On a family trip to the West coast, I was unprepared for the strong winds that whipped across vast
Love of Freedom
I’m honored that the Our Daily Bread devotional that appears on Juneteenth 2025 is one I wrote about a remarkable woman named Phyllis Wheatley. Enslaved
Language of Love
One of the groups that I’m grateful that the Lord has connected me with as a key partner in international church planting is Europe Collaboration.
As One
I’ve loved the painting, That They May All Be One, from the first time I saw it hanging in Wolfson College more than 20 years
God’s Great Power
Today’s devotional took place at Calvary Church (I had to edit out the reference). I love the idea of the church as a staging center
Never Been This Way Before
On the journey of motherhood that often feels like navigating new and uncertain paths, I’ve found encouragement in the Old Testament account of the Israelites
Loving Others With God’s Love
Inspired by the words of Deuteronomy 10:19 to “love those who are foreigners,” the people of Le Chambon, France saved the lives of thousands of
I Am Thirsty
For two years, our son has been part of a Filter of Hope team to provide water filters to families in rural communities to ensure
When God Speaks
I’m still learning to listen to God’s voice and imagine that I will always feel like a beginner in prayer (since Thomas Merton felt the
God-Given Skills and Talents
In the article that inspired today’s devotional, Mohr was quoted as describing himself as “just a piano tuner who loves the Lord.” But he was
Not Irrelevant in God’s Eyes
Brock Purdy was “Mr. Irrelevant” in 2022, a nickname given to the last player selected in the NFL draft. One scout for a team that
Let My People Go
The beauty of art is that it can move us to consider even a familiar story in a new way. The painting, Let My People
Welcome Baby Jesus!
For weeks and months, your family (especially if you have little ones) have been anticipating Christmas morning. On the very first Christmas morning the wait