Releasing the Power of God

The power of God was suddenly released when I gave up being invulnerable.

The Practice of Godliness

In the movie Karate Kid, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. Miagi agrees under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction ...

God Is in Control

Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty.

Real Faith Is Surrender

Faith is not a contract. Faith is surrender.

Mary as an Example of Faith

Medieval artists often portrayed Mary in stained glass windows. Her pane would be the only one with no color on it. Clear glass. All the other windowpanes ...

Someone Must Play Second

Leonard Bernstein, the celebrated orchestra conductor, was once asked, "What is the hardest instrument to play?"

Without a moment's hesitation ...

Gabriel and Mary

Frederick Buechner's little book of character sketches of people from the Bible has this to say about the angel Gabriel as he encounters Mary: "She ...

Trusting Can Be Scary

Our need to be in charge of ourselves, others, and situations often makes our relationship with Christ life's biggest power struggle. We are reluctant ...

Don't Worry About the Future

Don't worry about the future--worry quenches the work of grace within you. The future belongs to God. He is in charge of all things. Never second-guess ...

When a Simple Majority Won't Do

Ideally, when Christians meet, as Christians, to take counsel together, their purpose is not--or should not be--to ascertain what is the mind of the majority ...