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Knowing God … together

How well do you know your best friend, or even your spouse? Maybe you’ve been together for years and you think you know just about everything about them. I have a close friend that I know very well. We’ve been through a lot together and relate to one another on a certain level. We have…
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Joanna

Another “least likely” from last week is Joanna. She is part of the group of women that followed Jesus closely. Why is she a least likely? She was the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward. The steward is like the house manager, so he would have controlled Herod’s money. When the Bible says she financially supported…
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Least Likely

God reveals His glory in unlikely places through unlikely people. He probably does that because His glory shows brighter to us in those situations. I think He also has a sense of humor about it and enjoys our surprise, even as it builds our faith. Some of my favorite “least likelys” include: David – as…
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Feel Lonely? You have company

Second Timothy is considered Paul’s last letter. He writes from prison and gives his disciple, Timothy, some final instruction. As I read through the letter though, I can’t help but notice his deep loneliness. You can feel it. He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race. And now, instead of being surrounded…
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