What does it mean to have an effective prayer life? Are your prayers effective? Do you even know? Is there any way to know? What evidence could prove you have an effective prayer life? These are tough questions for most … Read the rest
Category Archives: II Corinthians
Are you able to rejoice always? I believe most people who have ever known me for a while would tell you I’m an “up” person. Generally speaking I’d rather laugh in the face of adversity. And generally speaking…I do. There’s … Read the rest
My testimony is not a story of perfection…unless you see past me. Whether I can say I’ve done something worthy of your boasting…or whether I must say I’ve done nothing worthy of anyone’s boasting…both are part of my testimony. I … Read the rest
When you look around, does it appear that God is the ruler of this world? I hope you’ve given your heart to Jesus. I hope you’ve trusted He died and rose from the dead for your sins. I hope your … Read the rest
Thinking about being a minister of God? Well, here’s a checklist you might wanna run through to see if you’re willing to endure the marks of the ministry. See if you can truly say you are… 1. in much patience … Read the rest
A Singer Songwriter’s Feeble Note To God
If you could send a note to God and know He’d receive it, what would you say? Or ask? Or wonder? Have you ever sat down to write something and had no idea what you were gonna say…or why? I … Read the rest
I Sweat The Details – but not every moment or every day
It doesn’t happen every moment, or every hour, or even every day. But I sweat the details when I’m working on projects. So whether I’m working for me, or helping someone else, I have a tendency to zoom in my … Read the rest
I know I’m not better than you if I say I’m a Christian and you say you’re not. I’m just better off than you because I know when I’m finally absent from this body, I’ll be “present with the Lord“. … Read the rest
When it comes to desserts, I’m often dismayed when I see raisins included. Don’t get me wrong…I actually like raisins. Just not in my dessert. If you’re gonna bake cookies for me (and I’ll certainly let you know where to … Read the rest
The One Who Lifts Up My Head
Remember those very special days, back in school, when you’d get a brand new pair of shoes? Remember how you’d walk to school looking down at those shiny dress shoes or those sparkling sneakers? It was nearly impossible to not … Read the rest
Possessing All Things
Paul described himself (and Christians), in the book of 2 Corinthians, with a group of contrasting phrases. In some Bibles there are subheads for different sections, and in mine this section is titled “Marks of the Ministry”. Paul used these … Read the rest
My Head Hurts
My head hurts this morning. In fact, it woke me up out of a sound sleep. I knew you’d want to know first thing, so I decided to write to you about it. In most cases you’ll probably find a … Read the rest
Have you ever noticed how it’s your weakness that drives you to do more? Think about it…when you’re sitting on top of world, whether it’s health, wealth, or relationships…you’re not as laser beam focused on getting those things. But when … Read the rest
All Things Have Become New
If you could look around at all your old stuff and suddenly say “wow, all things have become new”…wouldn’t that be an awesome treat? Yeah, if our “things” in this world didn’t wear out, rust, mold, mildew, and generally deteriorate … Read the rest
Swallowed Up By Life
If you’re alive and reading this, then it might sound odd to say a phrase like “swallowed up by life”. Imagine, for a moment, that there really is a Heaven…a paradise…where you can live forever in a body that will … Read the rest
Today I’m gonna give you the keys to a wonderful superpower. When I share this secret, you’ll be able to start seeing the invisible. How cool is that?! I know this world seems like a tough place. And that’s because … Read the rest
From the world of boxing we got the expression “down but not out.” That’s because a boxer can be knocked off his feet, but until he receives the count of ten…he’s not out. In 2 Corinthians 4:7-15 the apostle Paul … Read the rest
I truly hope you’re with me on this…when I talk about the light in our hearts. It’s not my light. It’s not your light. And It’s not his, hers, or theirs. It’s the light of the one true Living God who loves … Read the rest
If you’ve ever listened to Christian radio or TV programs for more than a second or two, you’ve no doubt heard them talking about “glory.” It seems like it’s always glory this, glory that, and glory hallelujah. So what’s the … Read the rest
“For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.” That short phrase found in 2 Corinthians 3:6 makes me a minister. Imagine that. However; I’m not a minister in the way you might imagine. If a picture of someone who … Read the rest