Posts tagged “Faith”
What to do with doubt
Recently, I met two women who were struggling with doubt. The first was raised in another religion but had fallen in love with a…
But for the grace of God
“There but for the grace of God, go I.” Perhaps you have spoken these words yourself. They are often attributed to a Protestant Christian…
If he died for you, he wouldn’t lie to you
“Pastor, do you ever doubt?” I was sitting across the table from a young mother who had serious doubts about the Christian faith. I…
Always have hope
I once knew a child who would put her hands over her eyes if she did not want someone in the room with her….
The only choice that matters
I was walking with a friend who was in one of those crossroads moments when decisions have to be made. She told me the…
Back to school
This is my least favorite time of year. In Michigan where we live, this is the time all the kids go back to school….
All Scripture is … useful, really?
“All Scripture is … useful” (2 Timothy 3:16). That’s an audacious claim. Many individual Bible passages are encouraging and inspiring and seem very useful….
A Savior for smart people
I have always loved the intellectual side of the Christian faith. Far from “blind faith,” the Bible is filled with details that should make…
Slow patience
“The Lord is … patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9). When God allows…
Church is a chance, not a chore
The founding pastor of my church often said, “Coming to church isn’t a ‘have to.’ It’s a ‘get to.’” I like that. I suppose…
I have great news
My husband and I recently became grandparents for the first time. I can’t seem to stop telling everyone the amazing news, to the point…
God’s got this
Let me set the scene for you. The sky was just beginning to darken, and I was finally leaving our business for the day….