This Mind

And can it be that I should gain
An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me?

He left His Father’s throne above,
So free, so infinite His grace;
Emptied Himself of all but love,
And bled for Adam’s helpless race;
‘Tis mercy all, immense and free;
For, O my God, it found out me.

Amazing love! how can it be
That Thou, my God, should die for me!

–Charles Wesley (1738)

Put on the full armor of God so that you will be able to stand firm. (Ephesians 6:11)

Have you ever tried taking your clubs and playing golf wearing flip-flops? Or basketball wearing dress shoes? Read more

It is good for me . . . (Psalm 119:71 NASB)

I keep hearing what I believe for many is today’s most popular song of praise. The title, words, and message are all simply; “God Is So Good.”

At first, I found myself questioning this simplicity. Read more

…for you are with me (Psalm 23:4)

Psalm 23 is the most loved psalm of the Old Testament. It has two scenes. The first Read more

“How can I know God’s will for my life?” This is a question I have been asked repeatedly through the years. Of course, Read more

And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (Matthew 8:2, 3 ESV)

Leprosy is a body- and soul-destroying disease. Even until recent times lepers were isolated to prevent the spread of infection. In Jesus’ day Read more

Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10: 31 NASB)

Paul challenges the believers in the Corinthian church with these words; “All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable . . . not all things edify.” (1 Cor. 10:23) What is he talking about?

We are told in Genesis that God created us in His image. Humanity is blessed not just with a form of life, but rather with life that, like God, can reason, choose and act to fulfill the choice made. Read more

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. (Ps. 56:3 ESV)

Doctors tell us we respond to fear in one of two ways: fight or flight. When confronted with danger we either get our backs up and fight or turn tail and run. How many interactions with family or friends can be explained by those two responses? Read more

Teach me your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name. (Psalm 86:11 NASB)

We often wake knowing that our day, or perhaps the week ahead, has much that must be done or should be done or we would like to do. Sometimes we also know there are demands or uncertainties present. These can cause us to begin questioning whether we can meet the challenges they may bring. Read more

Taking her by the hand he said to her, “Talitha cumi,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise.” (Mk. 5:41 ESV)

It was any parent’s worst nightmare. His little daughter was dying. But Jairus knew a healer was near. He found Jesus and fell at his feet, imploring him to come quickly to her before she died. But Jesus was delayed (by another healing!) and soon others told Jairus not to bother Jesus because his little girl was already dead. Read more