Posts tagged “Faith”
The true cost of following Christ
Jesus wasn’t a fan of fine print. When someone from the crowds wanted to follow him, Jesus didn’t get out a glossy brochure with…
Faith up close
I love seeing faith up close. A while back, I received a kind invitation from the wife of a dying man. She correctly guessed…
You’re in a competition
It’s amazing to see Olympic athletes compete. It’s breathtaking to watch them perform in their events. But how did those athletes get to that…
Don’t waste your worry
A friend clued me in to using stickers on my fingernails. Nail polish is not an option for me, since as a nursing assistant…
Unstoppable
Let’s say you’re a contestant on Jeopardy. One of the categories is “The Bible.” Right in your wheelhouse. When it’s your turn, you get…
Worth it!
No sleep. Hours of painful labor. Eight thousand diaper changes. Thousands of dollars in clothing and braces and education and frozen pizzas. Looking back…
The beauty of God’s presence
My family and I recently camped at the foot of a mountain in Glacier National Park. In the morning, when I stepped out of…
The best friends ever
People are kind of like Lego bricks. You have a finite number of pegs that allow you to connect in meaningful friendships with other…
The gift of repentance
Do you love repenting? That word might bring some uninspiring pictures to mind. Perhaps an angry preacher thumping his Bible or a street corner…
You can grow!
What are the characteristics of people who live with God here on earth and in the world to come? Good question. If you…
Like a swarm of bees
Animate things like bees, birds, and youth soccer teams demonstrate swarming behavior. They move en masse one direction and then in another in response…
God still has work for you
My friend Donna was recently taken home to be with Jesus. For years she struggled with infections that trapped her in a dizzying pattern…