Episodes

  • When you feel in a spiritual rut

    When you feel in a spiritual rut
    May 7 2026
    In the previous devotional, we talked about spiritual disciplines. These are deliberate, repetitive, biblical practices the Holy Spirit uses to make us more like Christ.Even still, there are times when we can feel stuck. When that happens, one suggestion is to shake things up. Here are some examples.I know people who have moved their morning prayer … Continue reading When you feel in a spiritual rut
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    2 mins
  • Joy is what happens when

    Joy is what happens when
    May 6 2026
    I recently presented a workshop on spiritual disciplines. These are deliberate, repetitive, biblical practices the Holy Spirit uses to make us more like Christ.Some of the most well-known practices that fit into this category are prayer, Bible-reading, fasting, worship, serving others, etc. There are others, but those are some of the most popular.Over time, we … Continue reading Joy is what happens when
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    2 mins
  • The (real) signs of love

    The (real) signs of love
    May 5 2026
    “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you” (John 15:12).When I was in university one of my professors told our class that during our discussions, we weren’t allowed to use the word “interesting.”Why not? Since it was a word that people over-used, it had lost it’s meaning. “Yes, that … Continue reading The (real) signs of love
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    2 mins
  • The love that jams the Devil’s wheels

    The love that jams the Devil’s wheels
    May 4 2026
    Jesus said: “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” (Matthew 5:44)Do you have enemies? Perhaps you do, perhaps you don’t. If you don’t, perhaps you still have people who you feel are somehow “against” you. They always seem to say the wrong thing at the right time. They foil your plans, put you … Continue reading The love that jams the Devil’s wheels
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    2 mins
  • Well done, good and faithful servant

    Well done, good and faithful servant
    May 1 2026
    Victor Frankl recalls an experience he had in a concentration camp. He was serving as a kind of medical assistant, caring for fellow prisoners who were sick or elderly. He would use whatever supplies he could get his hands on to help them.One day, he was approached by some fellow prisoners. They had made a … Continue reading Well done, good and faithful servant
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    2 mins
  • More than just waiting around

    More than just waiting around
    Apr 30 2026
    “Life is tough. Heaven is great. I guess we just need to wait it out.”Unfortunately, we can often get caught in this mode of thinking.Having said that, it’s true that life is often difficult. And yes, heaven is also going to be amazing. I appreciate that life includes a lot of waiting—including waiting for heaven—but … Continue reading More than just waiting around
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    2 mins
  • Being a part of a plan even when life isn’t going as planned

    Being a part of a plan even when life isn’t going as planned
    Apr 29 2026
    Over the past several months we have been spending some time with Daniel. When he was captured, he was most likely around 15-years-old. At the end of the book, he was in his late 80’s or early 90’s.After the Babylonian captivity had formally ended, many of his people were allowed to return to their homeland. We … Continue reading Being a part of a plan even when life isn’t going as planned
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    2 mins
  • Focus on what’s best

    Focus on what’s best
    Apr 28 2026
    1 Corinthians 10:31 is well-known. That’s where Paul writes: “whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”Several years ago, I was discussing this verse with a group of high school students. One of the students asked: ‘Why does God want us to focus on him so much? Isn’t that kind of selfish? … Continue reading Focus on what’s best
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    2 mins