The life of faith might be described as living in the circle of blessing. It begins with God, who blesses us (Ps. 134:3). This means that God bestows goodness upon us, giving us material, relational, ...

After you have counted such blessings, beg the Lord to help you be one for others in turn. For you can be a blessing to others. Those who once blessed you are still with you, in the very sinews of ...

A dear friend of mine is starting a new tradition this Christmas. And I really think he’s onto something profound. Last night, his children opened some of their presents and enjoyed the thrill and fun ...

Greetings, in the name of Jesus. At Bartley Temple United Methodist Church, my home church where I am now the associate pastor and where I was first called to the ministry, I preached about the ...

In dark and harrowing times, there’s a dread that comes from hearing a phone ring. In the course of one year, my family struggled through relational catastrophes, chronic illness, and the death of ...

Most people ask for God’s blessings. Jews bless God for giving them opportunities to praise God by doing something God want’s done, like appreciating our daily activities. The interactive ...

‘He who invokes a blessing on himself…shall do so by saying, May the God of truth and fidelity [the Amen] bless me.’ Memory Verse: Isaiah 65:16 "Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by ...