The Danger of Strength
Success and strength can become dangerous when uncoupled from reliance upon our Creator God, when we assume autonomy instead of recognition that all we are and all we accomplish are from the hand of…
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Slow Down: Work in Progress
Often we are impatient with the speed with which God works. Christ followers are taught that spiritual growth is a lifetime affair.
The Sacrifice of Praise
Why is praise called a “sacrifice”? I believe it is because true praise given in the less-than-ideal situations of life indicates that I sacrifice my right to grumble about people, circumstances and God; I…
Learning to Cast
Casting my anxiety on God will take practice. Instead of discouragement when we find ourselves worrying about the same thing we have given over to God, we simply do it again knowing that our…
Jewels from Junk
Too often we see ourselves only as ordinary junk. Perhaps we have not grown up with affirmation or, much worse, we have been abused and heard shouts that we are nothing but junk. We…
Christian Civility
Jesus calls Christians to words and actions that go far beyond civility, even civility. His call is life altering, indeed it is death to self.
A Squawking World
“One of the deepest longings of the human soul is to be seen,” and the squawking magpies remind me to not only see the souls’ longings, but also hear them. I am called to be…
When God Seems Too Big to Love
“If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.“ John 14:9 Dan’s earthly father
“What Do You Want?”
“Turning around, Jesus saw them (two of John’s disciples) following and asked, “What do you
Tangled Cords
Tangled cords cause frustration. If not carefully held separate while being pulled, they quickly tangle into infuriating snarls that take long minutes to unscramble.
I’m Hungry
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew
Collapsing Floors
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in
I’m Here, God
“The Lord takes pleasure in his people…“ Psalm 149:4 It seems silly to announce my
God Knows My Name
“Jesus said to her, “Mary” John 20:16 His resurrection would soon be known to and
Who Can I Trust?
“My soul finds rest in God alone. He alone is my rock.” Psalm 62:1 Fidelity.
Don’t Let Jesus Walk Away
“…he passed straight through the crowd and walked away.” Luke 4:30 His message was too
Atrophying or Absorbing?
God is looking for people who are thirsty. In my own life am I absorbing (earnestly desiring to understand) or am I atrophying (withering)?
Leaving the Nets
Sometimes in the groping dark of my not knowing I am exhausted with the struggle to believe in you, O God. Your ways are not our ways. Your ways are extraordinary. Madeleine LâEngle
Name Your Fear
“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Fear. Darkness, unfamiliar sounds, safety concerns combine to make us uneasy at the least, immobilized at the…
Well Defined Christians
Look for ways to be well defined, developing the characteristics of Christ in whatever world he has placed you.
Barely Free or Abundantly Free?
“Because of the sacrifice of the Messiah, his blood poured out on the altar of the cross, we’re a free people—free of penalties. Abundantly free!”
Prayer Prompts
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for