Posts tagged “Faith”
God leaves room for faith
The Bible tells us that faith is being sure of what we cannot see. So do you know what God often does? He hides…
A spiritual routine
My youngest child recently got her driver’s permit. For her first drive, we deliberately picked the biggest, most empty parking lot we could find….
A good, quiet life
The apostle Paul wrote this to the Christians living in Thessalonica: “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your…
The cautionary tale of Stan the stick
Once upon a time, Stan the branch was stuck on the trunk of a thick oak tree. Stan’s leaves were beautiful, but sometimes as…
Open your eyes
There’s a story about a man who waited on the roof of his house during a flood. The waters kept rising, and he waited…
The last word
I recently watched a national news anchor interview a potential presidential candidate. The news commentator iterated to the presidential hopeful a laundry list of…
Confused by your suffering?
If you’ve ever questioned God because of your pain, listen to what Jesus said in John 15: “I am the true vine, and my…
Lessons from Barry
I’m learning a lot from my friend Barry. He’s a native New Yorker and very devoted to his Jewish faith and heritage. He and…
A new definition for patience
I recently asked a large group of people how many of them wished they had more patience. Rather than raising their hands, most of…
Following God’s route
Our dogs are funny. When we take them on walks, they try to lead the way because 1) they think they are in charge…
How to start reading the Bible
Only 30 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Whoa! That surprised me. After all, at this time of year, the topic of changing…
The new you is hidden
Some years my New Year’s resolutions are clear and focused. This year they’re hidden, which actually makes them more impactful and hopeful. Here’s how:…