IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING

When so much in the world is out of order and as nations plot wars against each other, it can appear disheartening. But God has a plan for His people. David wrote, “Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living” (Psalm 27:...

GOD’S LONGITUDINAL WISDOM

The word “longitudinal” refers to something that takes place over time. The wisdom of God has a longitudinal element. It’s a template the Lord asks us to lay over our lives to help us navigate life. It shows us how to live in a world where mixed opinions abound,...

DEVELOPING A SURE-FOOTED FAITH

If we choose to follow the Lord, we need to understand what will happen in our lives as we do so. God’s way forward will lead us directly into the path of spiritual conflict, not around it. He does this because the way of the Lord will leave behind a testimony that...

UNEXPECTED CHOICES

In prayer, I saw an image that could have a variety of applications. It was a pen held above a ballot yet to be cast, or a declaration needing formal agreement, or a marker indicating an agreement with a new course to be taken. When the person marked their choice, a...

ANYONE WITH EARS TO HEAR

There’s a lot of social noise being made in our world. Each voice in the noisy crowd demands that we follow its agenda. When the increasing noise of a fearful crowd reaches a fever pitch, the Lord is asking us to pay special attention to His voice. The noise indicates...