Do you have certain Bible verses that make you breathe a little easier when you come across them? Ones that settle your soul and bring peace from just a few short words? I do. The other day my Bible reading took me to the first chapter of Nahum, and I thought, "Isn't that the one with that...
Riding Roller Coasters With Jesus
I love riding roller coasters. Here in the Ozarks we have some big rides at Silver Dollar City, and I live close enough that I'm able to visit often. While a lot of people ride roller coasters for the thrill, I actually find them incredibly relaxing. It's a situation where you get to experience...
What We Don’t Know
A few weeks ago I learned something that I probably should have come to know around twelve years of age. It likely could have saved me some time and money over the years. However, no one taught me and I didn't have a reason to look into it until recently, so I lived for decades in an uninformed...
The Opposite of Faith
A few months ago my pastor mentioned something that has stuck with me. He said the opposite of faith is not fear, it is unbelief. Had someone asked me beforehand what the opposite of faith was, I'm not sure how I would have responded. I've seen a lot of T-shirts and other messages that say "Faith...
Something From Nothing
Have you ever seen God make something from nothing? I have. We know He made the world just by speaking, and sometimes He speaks some pretty amazing things into our lives too. In my experience, these things often start with praise first. In II Chronicles 20, there's an account of King Jehoshaphat...
