Posts tagged “God”
Embracing the quiet
Take a moment to slowly read these verses: “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God….
Put it all together
Athletes become superstars when they can put it all together. The fundamentals of the game are in them. They hit the shot consistently. They…
Gift formula
There’s a piece of artwork on my desk that’s quite valuable—at least to me. One of my kids took some crayons and drew a…
Today is the day
Usually joy comes pretty easily to me. My go-to passage in the Bible mentions it twice. But then 2020 came along, and I had…
Look for fullness
I’d like you to think about something I’m wrestling with. How do you see the Bible? Is it half empty, or is it full?…
A meaningful beginning
“Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!” (Psalm…
The devil won’t get you
My family was driving through Alabama on our recent spring break trip when a billboard on I-65 suggested: “GO TO CHURCH! Or the Devil…
No matter what
I’ve had this repetitive thought in my mind lately. It’s a question, really. It shows up every time I say “I’m so blessed” in…
Revival!
Asbury University in Kentucky made the news a few weeks ago. After a chapel service on February 8, students stayed to sing and pray…
Lead your heart
Disney movies, graduation speeches, motivational blogs, and even some well-meaning mommies preach, “Follow your heart.” Let’s appreciate the idea that our head knowledge can’t…
Start with sameness
Imagine an alien invasion. I mean the kind with green skin and arriving in spaceships. I would expect earthlings to unite on the basis…
That’s just who I am
She overspends the credit card again. When confronted, she excuses her impulsive shopping: “That’s just who I am.” People explain away anger, unfaithfulness, porn,…