Transforming Truth: “Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” –John 17:17 (NKJV)   Several years ago, when I was homeschooling all three of our girls, we took a memorable field trip with another family of three daughters to the Denver Mint and Denver Money Museum. I was so excited that such an essential…

Transforming Truth “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” – 1 John 5:14 (ESV) As a child, my experience with prayers for healing involved traveling preachers who called the sick up to the front of the church for the laying…

Transforming Truth “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” –Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) Every year, the back-to-school season awakens an excitement in me for all things new. The appearance of aisles and aisles of crisp, colorful school supplies, the scent of freshly sharpened pencils and perfectly tipped crayons, and the return…

Transforming Truth: “For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.’ But you were unwilling.” –Isaiah 30:15 (ESV) Last summer, a Bible study I was working on gave me a new perspective on the interwoven relationship…

Transforming Truth: “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” –Romans 12:10 (ESV) As with your biological family, it is easy to love your spiritual family, brothers and sisters in Christ, until they adamantly disagree with you. Unfortunately, social media makes it even easier for fellow believers to tear one another…

Transforming Truth: “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” –Ephesians 6:18 (NIV) Although I know it’s not a healthy habit, I often find myself rolling over in bed to check my…