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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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How to Prepare Your Heart Through Lent with the Psalms of Ascent
The treasure trove of 15 psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent are found near the end of the book of Psalms. As a collection,
Images of God’s Love
Frustrated by somewhat shallow images of love in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, I was needing something more meaningful. I was drawn to
Can Satan Put Thoughts in Our Minds?
I received this question following the Feb. 7, 2021 sermon entitled, “Defeating Satan in Our Lives.” Q: Can Satan directly speak to us and/or put
A Mighty Stream
A highlight of a family trip to Washington DC several years ago was a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Successes and Sorrows
“When we acknowledge God, we remember His presence in both the successes and sorrows, whether big or small, of our lives.” —Lisa Samra
Sound the Trumpets
Today’s devotional reminds us that if we will “sound the trumpets,” or call out to God for help, He always responds to the prayers of
A Father’s Prayer
Growing up in Texas, country music was the soundtrack of life. I still enjoy listening to (some) country music and one of my favorite artists
The Sweetest Harvest
The picture of Israel in Isaiah 5 explored in today’s devotional is a humbling reminder to me of the areas of my life where I
Choosing Hope
In today’s devotional, I write about my experience with SAD (seasonal affective disorder) because of the long, dark winters in Michigan. While I’ve learned it
Love Locks
Today’s devotional took place several years ago when I was visiting mission partners in Europe. Reading it again today when my life can feel so unanchored
Sermon Question – Elijah and John the Baptist
I received this perceptive question about Elijah and John the Baptist as a result of the sermon on Malachi 4. Because I did not have
Named By God
Today’s devotional is based on the idea that nicknames can be a source of encouragement or a reminder of suffering and failure. What are the
Betrayed
Today’s devotional comes from the Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting, The Last Supper. What fascinates me about this painting depicting the aftermath of Jesus’ announcement
More Books to Consider
When my Crosswalk editor asked writers for submissions on resources addressing racism and racial reconciliation, I agreed to write the article because I had already
Found On the Edges
Today’s devotional was written after watching a motorcycle demonstration at CityFest Grand Rapids in September 2019. I hope the truth that God sees you even
Act Justly, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly
One of the significant ways to respond to the current events in our country is to be willing to engage and learn more about the
A Grace Disguised
In today’s sermon, God’s Quiet Grace, Jim quoted from Jerry Sittser’s book, A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows Through Loss, including this section that
Eclipse
Do you remember all the excitement surrounding the total eclipse that was visible in West Michigan during summer 2017? That unique experience became the basis