God’s Presence Brings Peace

WHAT DOES GOD FEEL LIKE? Acts 2:41-43.

Here’s a touchy-feely topic—but what does it feel like to encounter God? My first response is joy—so much JOY. Add to that PEACE, ACCEPTANCE, and a sense of RIGHTNESS. My experiences with God have never resulted in one Biblical emotion: FEAR. If I did not know better, I might argue fear is an Old TestamentContinue reading “WHAT DOES GOD FEEL LIKE? Acts 2:41-43.”

The Invisible.

When you feel outnumbered, do you remember that GOD IS FOR YOU? Do you encourage yourself with that? No matter how many betray you, desert you, or attack you—GOD IS FOR YOU. When Elisha angered an enemy king, the king sent an army to the town of Dothan to capture the prophet. The next morningContinue reading “The Invisible.”

I Found It!

I remember when we lost Red. We searched fields and forests, then got in the truck and drove to every home in the area, asking people if they had seen a big red pit bull. For two or three days we searched everywhere. We have had both dogs and horses turn up missing. In everyContinue reading “I Found It!”

Can You Rest With God?

Our world buzzes, a hive of activity. Watch morning television: four anchors, stories about war, the economy, weather, business, sports, entertainment, consumer advice, cooking, movies, music. The cycle repeats every hour. On the radio people shout news and politics. Phones blow up with viral videos, courtroom dramas, phishing scams. There is no peace. The greatContinue reading “Can You Rest With God?”