Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” There’s a clear correlation between being still and knowing God. In your quest for greater intimacy with Him, stillness matters. But what it means to “be still” may be more than what you think. Let’s take a closer look at this verse. The Hebrew […]
Get back into His presence
I was coming out of the grocery store the other day when I saw two young men soliciting funds for a Christian ministry. I almost passed them by until I noticed their eyes. There was a sparkle there that grabbed my attention*. And just like that, I was in the presence of the Lord. I heard […]
Do you seek God for Himself?
Oswald Chambers once said, “When we no longer seek God for His blessings, we have time to seek Him for Himself.” Seeking God for Himself was something Chambers was passionate about. He spoke often about the error of looking to God as a “blessing-machine.” He understood that the important part isn’t what we “get” from […]
The place where questions end
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know that I often suggest that you ask God questions to strengthen your relationship with Him. Like any patient earthly father, our heavenly Father delights in helping us understand the “whats” and “whys” of life. But there comes a time when we reach the outer edge […]
Get free from the struggle
Oswald Chambers once said, “Doing God’s will is never hard. The only thing that is hard is not doing His will.” I can almost hear some of you saying, “But that’s not right. It is hard to live a godly life. The struggle is real!” If you disagree with Chambers, read on. I hope you’ll see that the […]
Declutter the furniture in your mind
The American author and educator Frank E. Gaebelein, once said, “As a Christian, I am responsible for the furniture of my mind.” I don’t know about you, but more than ever, it feels like the furniture in my mind is overcrowded, messy, and well, just plain annoying. If you have a brain full of unwanted […]