When God Sends the Wind and the Waves

Rembrandt, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1633. I love the painting of Jesus in the boat with His disciples during the storm. The artist captures both the terror of being in the storm and the serenity of Jesus sleeping. The disciples wrestle with waves and fears. One is even vomiting over the side. … Continue reading When God Sends the Wind and the Waves →

When You Need Some Rest

You know that feeling of exhaustion that goes beyond physical tiredness? You are physically tired too of course, but it's more than that. It's a sort of tiredness that goes through your body into your very soul. Have you ever been that tired? Sometimes it's having too much to do that brings it on. Sometimes … Continue reading When You Need Some Rest →

3 Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Bible Intake

I just began Don Whitney's Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. I have read the book before, but it’s been a long time. My youth pastor walked through this book with me the year after I graduated high school. That marks about two decades since I've creaked apart the pages. The yellowed paper and beat … Continue reading 3 Practical Tips to Strengthen Your Bible Intake →

Skipping Meals and Guilty Motivations

Most of us struggle with spending time in God’s Word. We have a vague awareness that we ought to be in the Word more. We have a sense that it ought to be frequently. Most would say daily. We strive, and we aim, and we hope, but it just doesn't always happen. Then we end … Continue reading Skipping Meals and Guilty Motivations →

Put Your Hand to the Plow and Look Back…but Also Don’t Look Back

Reading a page a day is slow, but it is still reading. Walking with God might feel the same way at times. But it is still walking with God. Even if it’s only a few steps a day.

7 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Your Bible College Years

"At the end of your time at Faith, you want to look back and see changes that go deeper than your diploma. You want to see the Lord refine your character, renew your mind, and grow your faith."

Strong Winds, Strong Community, Strong Church.

The screen door clanged as it slammed past it's usual opening distance. The piston bent and there was no closing it after that. But 100 mph wind gusts can do that to a flimsy metal door. I just hoped those same winds would leave my basement windows in one piece. On Monday our little town … Continue reading Strong Winds, Strong Community, Strong Church. →

Rom-Com Devotions: What should my time with God look like?

Romantic Comedies and "The Connection"The story that plays out is nothing special. It's the usual that we find in most Rom-Coms (Romantic Comedies) or sitcoms. The guy is minding his own business at a coffee shop, or library, or delivering a package to an office, but then it happens. As he pays for the cup … Continue reading Rom-Com Devotions: What should my time with God look like? →

The Democracy of the Dead

While studying the book of Proverbs, I stumbled on a quote that made me scratch my noggin. But this was only after I gasped in amazement because I thought I agreed with it. “Tradition means giving votes to the most obscure of all classes, our ancestors. It is the democracy of the dead. Tradition refuses … Continue reading The Democracy of the Dead →

Theology, Puns, and the Love of God: A tribute to Dr. Myron Houghton.

Dr. Bauder stared over his handle bar mustache. I knew I had said something that didn’t quite add up. His eyebrows communicated as much. Brett Williams had asked me a question, and I answered it in what I thought was a straightforward manner. But his confused look told me something was amiss. Another student asked … Continue reading Theology, Puns, and the Love of God: A tribute to Dr. Myron Houghton. →