So . . . let me make sure I have this straight: you have the 1 hour commute to work, the 9 hours at work, the 1 hour commute home from work, family dinner to cook and eat at the table, a 30-minute bedtime routine with the kids, followed by a 30-minute workout, followed by cleaning the kitchen, and taking a shower, checking emails and homework, at least waving at your spouse, just before crawling in to bed—and somewhere along the way you hear that daily Bible reading and prayer and worship as a Continue Reading
Cross that Bridge
The time and the desire to read the Bible daily is just not a reality for some of us. Yet, our need for God’s Word is as real today as it was at the time of Creation. Consider what Matthew wrote in his Gospel: “It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady stream of words from God’s mouth.” Matthew 4:4 MSG What if I were to tell you that the busyness of life, the lack of familiarity with, and even the lack of interest in the Bible can serve as a bridge to God rather than a Continue Reading
Remain Dedicated
In Joshua chapter 5 we hear the Lord telling Joshua to make some flint knives. Yes, flint knives (Joshua 5:2 NKJV). They are being commanded to circumcise this newer generation of Israelites. This is really interesting because at this point, Moses is dead, Joshua has been officially named their new leader, and they are just outside of the promised land—as close as they have ever been to receiving what God promised their forefathers. They are right there y’all—just about to lift up that foot to Continue Reading