It’s later than you think. One question we rarely hear asked today, but as an Elim pastor, it was in the air every Sunday evening: “What will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” I loved end-times preaching! It’s the question the disciples asked, gazing up at the massive, immovable stones of… Read More »
This is not the story we expected. A few days ago I read John 3 in my ‘Bible in a Year’ plan – and having recently walked through Numbers again, I was struck by the connection Jesus makes. You might be too. You’ll probably guess where I am going when I ask how you feel about snakes. I… Read More »
You’re the guest! “The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” (Ps 24:1) That’s not just a nice verse for a fridge magnet, it’s a line of ownership. Of authority. God isn’t circling above like Air Force One, waiting for someone to give Him access. He reigns. Always has. And… Read More »
Night language for day assignments There are moments in the night – just before waking – when something stirs. A flicker of something meaningful, encouraging, holy. You can’t quite name it. Maybe a phrase half-heard, the weight of a warning, or simply a presence you didn’t invite. Then it’s gone. I’ve laid many times one minute before the… Read More »
Seen by God. Drawn to others. If you don’t know whether you are coming or going when it comes to the topic of fasting Isaiah 58 is thought provoking. Prophet Isaiah can be a bit imposing, you don’t mess with him. When you turn the page to chapter 58 it doesn’t come swinging with accusation. It doesn’t –… Read More »
So that you can be satisfied I read the Beatitudes recently. It’s easy to become over-familiar with them but they are Jesus’ Kingdom manifesto, and they are going to be with us forever. There’s a proverbs-like assertion in there that doesn’t land gently. It doesn’t warm you up. It doesn’t leave you with any ambiguity. Wriggle room. It’s… Read More »