THE DAY BEFORE THE DAY BEFORE

Over the last several decades, Jan and I have done quite a bit of traveling. We have traveled to 50 nations in total. Most of our travel was for ministry assignments. During that level of travel, we learned something important about preparing to travel. We packed two...

THE REASON WHY IT’S LASTED

The photos of our wedding day have faded over time, but not the love God has given to us. It increases with each passing day. Today, we celebrate 52 years as husband and wife. We didn’t get here by being perfect by any measure. We got this far by the spirit of...

WHEN CHANGE SEEMS IMPOSSIBLE

When we read the Old Testament, we need to read it with an understanding of the completed work of Jesus. All the ancient Scriptures point to Jesus. These books have been given to us to appreciate the depths of Jesus’ sacrifice. Without that understanding, our...

THE POTENTIAL OF SMALL THINGS

There are times when Scripture is read that people will interpret what was written as something quaint or poetic, but not something to actually believe and act on. Because God’s word is active and alive, its impact should never be diminished. Honoring...

A DISCERNING WORD

A few minutes ago, the Lord gave me a word that was so impactful it affected me physically. He said, “I am bringing to you people you have been told to reject. This rejection includes those who have been brave enough to broadcast the rejected message. I am doing...

THE RESTORATIVE POWER OF GOD’S MERCY

All of God’s judgments have within them an expression of His mercy. His mercy has a limit, not on God’s ability to love sinful people, but on the extent and purpose of His judgment. People too easily think that God enjoys judging sin. Because of that...