"I'm not available right now!" It’s a great response, and I’m enjoying the results. So much so that it’s become my go-to reaction when something threatens my comfort or convenience. So much so that I’m afraid it’s becoming my go-to response to God.

I like to rule the roost. Hold the reins. Be in charge. Anyone else like me?

I read about perseverance today - something I can’t spell and don’t have a lot of. And watching the Olympics, seeing all these athletes who don’t even know how to give up or quit.. well, it’s a bit convicting.

Like the disciples, standing on the mountain top, worshiping in church, learning in Bible study must all culminate in going, in serving, in obeying. Our knowing must result in doing.

The Lord Himself is our fortress. And when we’re not sure we can hold ourselves up, we can be sure God is holding us. Be held. Be surrounded. Be at perfect peace.

When we start with surrender, obedience is the natural next step.

You never know when the lunch you pack for your kid may later be used for God’s glory.

Our society’s answer for everything is to look within and follow your heart. This view assumes that the human heart is essentially good and can be trusted to guide us in the right direction. Friends, this is bogus and even dangerous advice.