Posts tagged “Faith”
See the King’s glory!
Picture this. King David wrote, “Lift up your heads, O you gates … that the King of glory may come in. Who is he,…
Our thoughts < God’s thoughts
Recently, I risked my life to prove the importance of reading the Bible. One Sunday I decided not to sit but instead stand on…
When life doesn’t make sense
Do you have a black belt in planning ahead or a bruised ego from your plans failing? One thing is true. Life goes wrong;…
Not until you bless me
Have you ever been desperate in prayer? So desperate you would not stop praying until you got your answer? Jacob in the Bible was…
We must not diminish
My heart is heavy. It is grieving for dear friends of mine who have been through an unfathomable tragedy. For someone who normally leans…
Can I trust God’s power?
“I trust God, but some things just seem insurmountable even for God.” You have probably never said it out loud, but we have all…
Good enough for God?
About ten years ago, I met a young woman who was a good person. I mean, a really good person. One of those people…
Free stuff
Every August in Madison, Wisconsin, moving days are a bargain shoppers’ dream. As apartment leases end, college students fill the sidewalks and curbs with…
I will handle it
On my wedding day, my mom gifted me with something that I finally realized the full weight of today (15 years later). We were…
God is love
Want to hear three words that would have sounded wild to the religious crowd of the first century? Here goes—God is love. Read the…
What does it look like to be still?
One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Who knew eight words could be so…
The real Valentine’s love
Today is Valentine’s Day. For many, Valentine’s Day has become a Hallmark holiday filled with sappy sentiment and red hearts … everywhere. But the…