The Power of Jesus’ Last 7 Words—“My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?”
In response to Jesus’ cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” God’s heart cries out to us, “Because I love you.”
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The Story of War Revealed Through a Single Look – Welcome Home, Hank Januchowski
Power in a Picture War Veteran Hank Januchowski was just doing his job that day in Vietnam when photographer Larry Burrows asked to take his picture. "What do you want me to do?" Hank asked Larry. "Just do what you're doing." So Hank kept doing his job, the job of a...
The Short Answer to Why We Worship God (Praise Picture)
Why do we worship God? Fair question. I heard a great answer on the radio. I missed who said it, but I didn't miss what they said. "We don't worship God to gain His approval but to bask in His love and acceptance." Bask away, everyone! ...
Now That’s Funny! Pray with Your Neighbor (Michael Jr. Comedy)
It's Friday. Whoo Hoo! I've had an incredible week. It's been incredibly busy -- code for too busy to blog. And incredibly fun -- code for don't feel sorry for me. But it's also been too long since I've connected with you all, so I thought we should reconnect with a...
Hurricane Softened Soil & Hearts
We Interrupt These Blog Posts to Bring You A Hurricane Stupid hurricane. It blew in and wrecked my plans. For thousands, it wrecked a lot more. My heart breaks over the news of those who've lost so much in Hurricane Irma (September 2017) [and how Hurricane...
Enoch Walked With God & Had a Methuselah Moment — You Can, Too! (Part 2)
My Methuselah Moment Ever had a Magic Moment, the kind that the Drifters sing about? I have. But even better than a Magic Moment is a Methuselah Moment — a moment in time when your walk with God changes forever. By that I mean, you walk with God. If you walk away...
Enoch Walked With God and Had a Methuselah Moment — You Can Too (Part 1)
Enoch Walked with God I’m so glad Enoch walked with God instead of ran. I don’t run. Unless someone is chasing me or there’s only one serving left of the Mint Moose Tracks ice cream. Or Hurricane Irma comes knocking on our door. I'm running then! Otherwise, I'll stick...
Wait. What? — Need Help Understanding the Bible?
"I've tried to read the Bible before, but I just don't understand it." How many times have you heard that? Or said it? I get it. An IKEA instruction manual can sometimes make more sense than the Bible. Sometimes. But never fear. God has not left us to decipher it by...
A Total Eclipse of Awe-Inspiring Faith & How to Find It
Ooh, Wow! Don't Look at the Sun! I think I said, “Ooh, wow!” and “Don’t look at the sun!” in my sleep last night. If you watched the total solar eclipse, you know what I mean. Ooh! Wow! Especially if you watched it with small children. Don’t look at the sun! For about...
Jesus Keeps His Appointments
Jesus Keeps His Appointments on CBN.com I admit that title may be a bit confusing. It sounds like Jesus only keeps His appointments on CBN.com. And what kind of appointments does He have there anyway? Let me clear this up. Jesus Keeps His Appointments is a devotion I...
We Will Not Forget. We Must Not Forget.
We Will Not, Must Not, Forget our Heroes My son Bobby met a war hero. We will not forget. We must not forget. Bobby held this hero's medal and spent almost an hour talking with a man who'd fought on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day and at the Battle of the Bulge. He...
Don’t Misunderstand the Song “What a Beautiful Name” — Jesus Doesn’t Need You, But He Wants You
I Misunderstood The first time I heard What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong I misunderstood. The song is topping the charts and played in churches around the world, but something about it sat wrong with me. The line about Jesus not wanting heaven without you and me...
Life Is Either a Daring Adventure Or Nothing At All ~ Take It On!
No Fear The bodyboarder on the island of Kauai had no fear -- or perhaps no sense. He crouched on the beach and studied the waves. Ignoring ones reasonable men would choose, he waited on the ridiculous waves. Waves that would tower over his head and possess the...
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:32