Author Archives: Toby Larson

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Our God Cries

Most followers of Jesus believe that God is in control of this universe that he has made. Believing that, do you believe God causes suffering? This week’s Moment to Celebrate.

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Our Father’s Day Story

Being a Christian does not mean that the Old Testament is old and irrelevant. It is not just someone else’s history. No, it is my history, it is your history. A Father’s Day Moment to Celebrate!

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Losing that Distant Feeling

Some people rarely feel God’s presence. They do not sense him when they read their Bibles. They do not sense him when they are alone or with other believers. Do you go through periods when God seems distant?

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Bad Times. Praise God!

God is to be praised in hard times because it is precisely in these times that His people are made pure. This week’s Moment to Celebrate!

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God in Family — not Family as god

God insists, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” What impact does this have on your relationship with God and your family? Let’s mediate on that in this week’s Moment to Celebrate!

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A New Reason to Panic?

The explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon triggered perhaps another flash — the end to our illusion of stability and normalcy, again. What can we do when the underpinnings of our social order explode, when stability is blown away, and respect for life is spent? Let’s consider in this week’s Moment to Celebrate.

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The Most Advantaged Life Possible

Is there anything better than knowing who made you and who is now making you new? Let’s explore how to have the most advantaged life possible in this week’s Moment to Celebrate!

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Holy Premium on Loyalty

People who belong to Jesus Christ cannot navigate a godly life with a mentality of “me first.” That is why the New Testament places such an emphasis on the corporate wholeness of the church. Let’s explore what it means to be a loyal partner in this week’s Moment to Celebrate!

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The Lie Of Self-Forgiveness

Is it a good idea to forgive yourself? It sounds so Christian, doesn’t it? Let’s look at what the Bible says about removing our guilt, and how to prosper and find mercy in the process. This week’s Moment to Celebrate!