by Kevin Murray | Aug 10, 2023 | Challenges, Encouragement
In speaking to the disciples, Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows” (John 16:33). If you’ve transferred your trust from self to Jesus, you have likely found this to be true in your own life, or you will. When the foundations to which you...
by Kevin Murray | Jul 28, 2023 | Encouragement
In our dear Christian faith, we learn that going to church and sharing the experience of worshipping God together is wonderful; that opening the Bible at any time and mining the riches of God’s very words is divine; that, most astonishing of all, from the inception of...
by Kevin Murray | Jul 9, 2023 | Challenges, Encouragement
One inspiring brother in Christ recently shared with me about the nearly unbearable difficulties of his journey over the past ten years, even as he spoke of how much his love for Jesus had grown during that time. Now, as I reflect back on what he said, I feel for the...
by Kevin Murray | Jun 8, 2023 | Challenges, Encouragement
Sometimes, I feel like a racehorse waiting for some gate to burst open so I can run around the track for God. But it just won’t open. My enthusiasm is there, but many parts of this life in Christ don’t move ahead like I think they should. Then I read, “In their...
by Kevin Murray | May 9, 2023 | Encouragement
I love a good read. My definition of a good read: Any book that edifies by means of learning, enjoyment, or relaxation in a way that draws me closer to God. Olympian Eric Liddell said, “When I run, I feel [God’s] pleasure.” If I may borrow the phrase, When...
by Kevin Murray | Mar 26, 2023 | Encouragement
My chocolate lab, Tracker, saw an owl the other evening. Now he thinks everything’s an owl. He’s dreaming by my chair-side now—of a dozen owls, going by the commotion of his four paws. Dogs dream of owls. People dream of destinies. Dogs have souls—a mind, a will,...
