Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”This is a popular verse, usually referenced with respect to steering away from sinful thoughts and behaviors, and…

When we think of a fingerprint, we rarely think past the thought of a smudge that our finger leaves on a surface. But a fingerprint is actually so much more, especially when it comes to leaving fingerprints of grace. A fingerprint is an impression of who we are, left on something or someone we have…

The popular old hymn “Amazing Grace” has been sung for generations by people all over the world. Yet, I wonder how often people ritually recite the lyrics, without ever pausing to think about the true depth of its meaning. After writing today’s Proverbs 31 devotion, Unexpected Grace, I felt prompted to look further into this…

No matter how many times I travel on an airplane, the privilege of getting a birds eye view, or should I say a “God’s eye view”, of the earth never ceases to take my breath away. I flew to Peoria, Illinois, this past weekend to speak at a wonderful Winter Conference. My seating preference when…