“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power…For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual...

“For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” 2 Corinthians...

 I can do all this through him who gives me strength (Philippians 4:13 NIV).  Friend to Friend It was my first large speaking engagement back in the ‘90s. Why I said yes was beyond me. I had...

“What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—(1 Corinthians 2:9). Friend to Friend I hopped up on the...

So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him (2 Peter 3:14). Friend to Friend Did you know that you’ve got what...

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do (Ephesians 2:10, NIV). Friend to Friend As a high school junior, I decided it was...

Today’s Truth  “Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIV) Friend to Friend I want to rescue him. That’s what I thought on school field day, as I...

Today’s Truth  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.  (Philippians 2:3-4, NIV)    ...

Today’s Truth Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same. (Luke 3:11) Friend to Friend Luke 3 tells the story of John the...

Today’s Truth “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” (Psalm 188:24 NIV) Friend to Friend It was just a quick check-up at the doctor’s office…or at least that’s...

Today’s Truth Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and...

Today’s Truth The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) Friend to Friend The gap between knowing I need God’s rest and responsively living it out can be...