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in daniel 3, there’s a story we all know. the three boys, shadrach, meshach and abednego decide not to give into peer pressure (the whole nation bowing to an idol, thousands upon thousands of people except for them) and as a reward for their unwavering commitment to righteousness, they get bound and thrown into aContinue reading “the up-side of being thrown into a furnace…”

last week, as i was traveling home from a couple of weeks in the states, i had a frustrating and eye-opening experience. my first flight was nine hours of massive discomfort trying to sleep in an economy seat cruelly designed for people much shorter and skinnier than myself. my chair didn’t recline and the armrestContinue reading “yes…you SHOULD be here…”

one of the most famous stories in the Bible is the story of abraham offering isaac… but let me take a few minutes to point out some interesting things from this story that stand out to me… i’m sure you’re familiar with the story… abraham had been promised generations that would number as many asContinue reading “kill or keep??”

“Jesus answered by telling a story. “There was once a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho. On the way he was attacked by robbers. They took his clothes, beat him up, and went off leaving him half-dead. Luckily, a priest was on his way down the same road, but when he saw him he angledContinue reading “…i’m sorry, i’m just too busy…”

something way down deep inside you knowsbeyond every nagging voice of doubt, disappointment and fearthat there is meant to be MORE in this life…more than frustrated, dull days of repetitious duties,pointless conversations,shallow love,petty issues,making ends meet….something way down deep inside you is crying out for LIFE, ADVENTURE, PURPOSE and MAJESTY. that is the voice ofContinue reading “…come higher…”

when you stop to think about what marks us as followers of Jesus Christ, it’s not signs and wonders, miracles, amazing giftings, talent or abilities… “your love for one another will prove to the world that you are My disciples.” – john 13:35 (new living translation) love is the hallmark of the believer of Jesus.Continue reading “..but without love…”

i love Jesus. as in, a LOT! He is so in tune with what we need. in matthew 15, one of the most beautiful stories of Jesus is told – one that shows how real He is. “they came…all sorts of people in need…He healed them…but Jesus wasn’t finished with them. He called His disciplesContinue reading “…He knows you’re hungry…”

“there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a timeContinue reading “don’t dig up the beans!”