Small Words, Large Meaning
"May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us so that your (God's) ways may be known on earth, so that all the ends of the earth…
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Selling it All
Jesus never asks us to be foolish, but he does demand total commitment. Sometimes dedication to him appears foolish to onlookers
Peeking into God’s Mind
Not only can we think about God, but he thinks about us! David seems almost overwhelmed by the concept of God’s unwavering attention being focused on his children. He describes God’s thoughts as not…
If I Could Just See Jesus
Soul questions: Do you still have no faith? Why are you so afraid? Don’t you understand yet?
Owned or Loaned?
Father, Thank you for the privilege of managing what truly belongs to you. Help me be a generous and careful tender of all that truly belongs to you.
Wandering and Wondering
It is sadly easy to get musty and murky in our spiritual lives. God becomes an old, old habit and our lamps no longer attract people to the Savior.
Cleaning in the Corners
Thank you, Father, for shining your light of love into every corner of my life so that I can walk in unrestricted fellowship with you.
His Breath in Our Lungs
"It's your breath in our lungs..."* We frequently sing those words in Sunday worship but they carry far greater impact since my husband's recent illness.
It Takes Practice
Practice - leads to and feeds the practice of stillness. Practice of what?
The Wise Foolishness of Faith
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 What an unbelievable statement!
Dad, I’m Back!
Father, thank you for your loving grace and welcoming arms. Help me turn back to you more quickly each time I stray. In Jesus name, amen.
“Eye” Problems
Christians have eye problems, but they are best described as “I” problems. The disease of self-orientation causes foggy lenses resulting in blurred vision
The Unwelcome Promise
Think about Jesus’ words, “Why are you so afraid?” Try to answer that question as honestly as possible;
He’s Still Knocking
I wonder how many times during the day Jesus gently knocks to warn me of his waiting presence? Not a warning that danger is imminent (though that may be true), but to warn in…
Jesus Weeps
"As He approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it." Luke 19:41 He is about to face the most horrible experience ever encountered.
Glory and Grace
Because of Christ on the cross, because “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities, we can experience the ultimate incongruity of both glory and grace.
Are People Asking Questions?
When was the last time a friend asked, “What IS it with you? When was the last time a friend asked you about your faith? What was your response?
The Roar of Sorrow
“…when sorrows like sea billows roll…” That’s how one man described his lot after financial ruin from the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, and then the death of his four daughters in a transatlantic ship…
She Forgot to Worry
"Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace… Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.
Root Bound Plants
What spiritual lessons can we learn from reviving a root bound plant? Root bound Christians need consistent “watering” by the Holy Spirit.
It’s a See-What-Happens Life
Although we don’t have the physical Jesus in our presence, we actually have so much more.
Stop Talking!
“Be silent before the LORD, all humanity, for He is springing into action from His holy dwelling.” Zechariah 2:13 (NLT)
Go Tell it on the Mountain
.... “Let the people shout from the mountaintops” … “Let them give glory to the Lord.” Isaiah 42 But how many of them, “how many of us” are willing to “tell it on the…
Mary’s First Trimester
In our rush toward Christmas and the miracle of Bethlehem, we often ignore the humanness of Mary.