…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. ISAIAH 40:31, NIV It can be incredibly hard, when we feel like God has given us a promise,…
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This is not a moment for timid souls. Boldness comes easily when you are in the presence of those who agree with you; it is difficult when you are standing alone in the midst of people who seek your demise. Boldness behind a pulpit is one thing; boldness in a…
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The obstacle is not the enemy; the obstacle is the way. On the day Sir William Osler delivered his address at Yale University, Wilder Penfield was sitting in the audience as a student. What inspiration he took from Osler’s speech is unknown, but Penfield would discover just how difficult it…
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Every good and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights… (James 1:17a) Jesus is the most perfect gift – the greatest gift – we celebrate during the Christmas season and Christmas Day. A child was born, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger. This…
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Not long ago we received a phone call one evening. A friend’s son had committed suicide. Just a few weeks later, another phone call came, this time at four o’clock in the morning. A friend in our church had died in a car accident. Then just a few weeks after…
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In all my years of travelling, I’ve often asked my audience’s what their definition of faithfulness is. The common responses I’ve received have been loyal, committed, consistent, reliable, and steadfast. All these are accurate definitions...but there’s a word Jesus associates with faithfulness that I rarely hear: Multiplication. Consider the parable…
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Recently, I interviewed the three Kendrick brothers—masterminds behind movies such as Fireproof, Facing the Giants, War Room, and, most recently, Overcomer. They have been tearing it up in their field, and yet years ago, before they got their start, the last thing they thought they’d be doing now was producing…
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In this time of uncertainty, it’s more important than ever to remember the goodness of our Lord. Whether we stay apart because of COVID or cautiously gather together, let’s remember those who have suffered and pray that a perfect cure is available soon. May we have a “sound mind,” as…
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“The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature.” Luke 8:14 (NIV) My life hasn’t been a bed of roses. What an odd statement. It’s supposed…
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Jesus said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” (Mark 12:31). Within the same priority of love there’s a second application. We’re to love our neighbors—and we have 7.7 billion of them! We can’t know or personally care for each of them, but the Lord knows exactly how to lead…
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