“Better a day in your courts than a thousand anywhere else. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God than live in the tents of wicked people.” (Psalm 84:10) Oh my! Psalm 84 says a ...  Read More

“May they all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us, so that the world may believe you sent me.” (John 17:21) Yep, you guessed it, John 17 is one of my favorite pas...  Read More

“Unless the LORD builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the LORD watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain.” (Psalm 127:1) In over 30 years of ministry, I know what it’...  Read More

Making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3) In the church, we talk about unity as though it were something we have to create or build. If we get the ...  Read More

“Now you are the body of Christ, and individual members of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27) Paul’s message to the church at Corinth isn’t him trying to give them an inspirational illustration, his version o...  Read More

“Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.” (Psalm 96:3) The redemption of humanity started with one man, then one family, then a nation. This week, that circle has en...  Read More

“Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.” (Romans 15:7) I realize it’s possible to celebrate the global nature of the gospel while still struggling to live...  Read More

“So that your way may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.” (Psalm 67:2) Most of us find it fairly easy to ask God for personal blessing. Don’t believe me? Read over your church’s pray...  Read More

“For my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” (Isaiah 56:7) Seeing Cornelius and his house receive the Spirit may have surprised Peter, but it didn’t surprise God. In fact, it was j...  Read More

“All the prophets testify about him that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins.” (Acts 10:43) I know I say this almost every week, but I really do love this story ...  Read More

“How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony!” (Psalm 133:1) Three short verses. That’s all we get in Psalm 133, but three verses is all we need to see a beautiful picture to end this...  Read More

“Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Of all the miracles told of in the scriptures, this is one of my favorites. Maybe it’s because I like to imagine the looks...  Read More