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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 where people receive a fresh reminder of the Spirit’s power at work in and through them each Sunday – not to keep it to themselves
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Books on Suffering and Empathy
Two of my favorite books from this summer are my current “must read” recommendations. Elisabeth Elliot was a woman of faith whose many books inspired
I Will Fear No Evil
I enjoy all kinds of books but some of my favorites are memoirs because they can feel like extended testimonies, a reflection of God’s
Servant’s Heart
Today’s devotional focuses on the amazing number of ways parents, and specifically moms, serve their families. When it seems unnoticed or under appreciated, it is
Prayers for Children as They Head Back to School
Class is in session! This article outlines four specific ways we can pray for children as they begin a new school year. All is well,
Isaiah Questions
As we concluded our Isaiah series, we focused on the prophet’s vision of the future. Below is the graphic we created to explain this vision.
When Do Christians Go To Heaven?
To finish the book of Isaiah in our Sunday morning services, we will look at the Bible’s promises about the future. Last Sunday, the sermon
Victory Parade
I’m not a Chicago Cubs fan but I got caught up in the excitement of the 2016 World Series. The team’s stunning victory in extra
Will You Be Entertaining Angels?
While I don’t have the spiritual gift of hospitality, I am reminded that being hospitable is not only a hallmark of Christian maturity but a
Father’s Day
While Father’s Day is a recent addition to the yearly calendar, fathers have played a significant role in the lives of their children long before
Setting Up the Pins
When I caught a glimpse of my co-worker’s tattoo of a bowling ball knocking down pins on her ankle I was instantly curious. I had
On My Bookshelf…Fire Road
The haunting photograph of a young, naked girl screaming in pain after her village was bombed has become the defining image of the violence and
Biblical Prayers for Healing
I have very little control over when my work is published when writing for other ministries and websites. I find it interesting that my most
Biblical Prescription
It was fun to write today’s devotional about friends who inspired our family to have a regular joke night. We have found laughter to be
Washed Clean
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Today’s devotional wasn’t written with Easter in mind, but the result of a very frustrating experience of having
Creator and Sustainer
Today’s Our Daily Bread devotional was based on a conversation I had with Philippe, a member of our congregation. As he patiently showed me the
God Told Me Interview
Jim was interviewed about his book, God Told Me, by Kim Wier, host of “Sunday Night Live,” on 89.3 KSBJ Radio in Houston, Texas. Listen
Prayer in Celebration of Calvary’s 90th Birthday
The closing prayer from our 90th birthday celebration service this morning was based on Psalm 145. This acrostic psalm, meaning each stanza starts with a
Truth, Word, Bible – Why Does This Book Have So Many Names?
When asked to write an online article about some of the names we give to the Bible and where those names find their origin, I was