We live in this odd tension of ever-changing rhythms, rediscovered purposes, and many emotions. The good news is God's view of us remains the same, and we are His beloved children. We must remind ourselves of this truth and treat God's creation (you) with the same love He has for you! Here are a few things to remember. Be kind[...]
It's January, and I have no desire to put away my Christmas decorations. However, my tree seems to have different ideas. The strands of lights on this 5-year-old, pre-lit beauty have been blowing one by one (beginning on Christmas Eve!) like candles on a birthday cake. There's only one working set left—the set I bought on the[...]
“I will bring him near, and he will come close to me - for who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?’ declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 30:21b (NIV). As human beings, we tend to go astray and seek out something other than God. In the Garden of Eden, we sought knowledge of a forbidden fruit. In the wilderness, we sou[...]
"At that time, Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, 'Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.'" Matthew 12: 1-2 ESV In old times, the heads of grain on the[...]
We live in this odd tension of ever-changing rhythms, rediscovered purposes, and many emotions. The good news is God's view of us remains the same, and we are His beloved children. We must remind ourselves of this truth and treat God's creation (you) with the same love He has for you! Here are a few things to remember. Be kind[...]
The Lord places us in situations, and at times, these are not comfortable. We are delusional if we think grassy meadows and buttercups will also surround us. Or, for this coming season, a hot chocolate, a warm fire and soothing music. As we all know, there are many challenges and stumbling blocks in our path, and one challenging[...]
"Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God?" Psalm 71:19(NIV). I hum a merry, seasonal tune while decorating the house. Friends and family will come for dinner tomorrow, and I want things to look festive. I make sure there are candles dispersed throughout. There's so[...]
God loves you! How often have I heard this statement since I became a follower of Jesus? Simultaneously, I have heard a linked thought: God is Love! And frankly, if He is made of LOVE, how can He not exude it wherever He goes? There is a certain eloquent synchronicity about all of this. But I must admit that it has NOT been[...]
"This I know, that god is for me"…Psalm 56:9(b) It will always amaze me how God uses His Word and others to send a message that gently and intimately touches our hearts. I've encountered many moments like this, but one recently has stirred me so deeply. It began one Sunday in pre-service prayer. Lindsay was praying and speaki[...]
"Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life, whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst" John 6:34 (ESV), I have always loved God. I have always talked to God. Always. But one time, I was mad at God. MAD. Capital letter MAD. Mad, like, "I am not talking to you mad." Being diagnosed w[...]