Posts tagged “God”
What’s in a name?
One of the most exciting parts of getting ready to welcome a child into the world is choosing a name. Names are a big…
And who knows but . . .
Queen Esther lived about 2,500 years ago. She was Jewish and (unknown to him) the king had said it would be okay to destroy…
My cup overflows
I remember reading Psalm 23:5 as a child and wondering why God would promise to make my cup overflow. If I poured a glass…
I hope you’re satisfied
You shall have no other gods. We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. If you grew up in the…
Choices, choices
We love choices, right? We love the freedom to choose things that make us happy or make our lives better. Regular or curly fries…
The moment I almost lost my faith
The religious rug was pulled out from under my feet. In the middle of my studies to become a pastor, I somehow stumbled onto…
My God can turn water into wine
Wedding feasts in Jesus’ day could be huge events that lasted for a week. The host provided everything. In fact, if the family was…
But you promised
When I’m overwhelmed, I sometimes wish God would pull up a chair and advise me. Jacob had reason to feel that way too. He…
A good kind of jealousy
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word jealous as “hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage: envious.” Jealousy is considered a negative…
Naked & no shame
It is the kind of verse that makes children snicker. Or it makes groomsmen giggle. Maturity doesn’t always accompany age. “Adam and his wife…
Abuse: How can I help?
Have you been following along with the current Time of Grace series on abuse? If so, I’m betting you—like me—have been thinking a lot…
Meditate on God’s unfailing love
The Bible is chocked full of recommendations for the people of God to spend time contemplating our relationship with him. In Psalm 48:9,10, the…