Fishers of Men
“And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 I grew up in a fishing family. My mom and dad fished as long as I can remember. We fished in canals in the everglades. I was not always the best fishing companion because I felt sorry for […]
Embracing the Uncertain
The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. (Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV). This verse has more depth the older I become. When we are young, we are more likely to take risks, jump in the deep end canon ball style, and […]
Our Only Hope to Live
I’ll start with a question: Without God, how do you see yourself? Ezekiel 37:1-14 is one of the strangest and most hopeful passages in the Bible. Don’t believe me? Can you think of another passage that says the word “sinews”? It is a beautiful moment where the Spirit of God gives the prophet Ezekiel a […]
Are You a Person of Prayer?
“And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive it, if you have faith.” — Matthew 21:22 Prayer is a two-way conversation; it is our talking to God, and Him talking to us. As a Christian, you have a heavenly Father who hears and answers prayer. Jesus said, “All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in […]