Posts tagged “God”
Every day—you are blessed
“You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light. With your help I can advance against a troop; with my…
Test him
My college-aged daughter was stressing about money. The deposits were due for two study abroad opportunities, and things were tight. When her paycheck arrived,…
New open door
Culture shifted. Absolute truth died. There’s a new norm. Your truth is your truth. Someone else’s truth is their truth. Everyone wins. Everyone gets…
Jesus was a baby … for YOU
When you hear the name Jesus, what picture pops into your head? Maybe you envision a famous painting of a Caucasian-looking Jesus that you…
Pursuing happiness
When the founders of America declared independence from England, they listed “the pursuit of happiness” as one of the reasons. They argued we were…
The pressure is off
In November 2019, social media giant Instagram decided to hide the number of “likes” each posted picture received. Instead of revealing that 73 people…
Refocused but resistant
Did you know there are only four verses in the book of Jonah that talk about the big fish swallowing him? This story isn’t…
Rescued but responsible
The longest anyone has held his or her breath underwater is 22 minutes. Impressive! How long did Jonah hold his when he was thrown…
Defiance and acceptance
When Jonah ran from God, buying a one-way ticket away from Nineveh, he put himself and everyone on that ship in danger. Who have…
Helping boys become men
In the 90s, I was a regular on the church basement seminar circuit. One of my presentations was entitled, “Helping Boys Become Men.” It…
The beauty of God’s presence
My family and I recently camped at the foot of a mountain in Glacier National Park. In the morning, when I stepped out of…
God’s way is the best way
Who is the expert you rely on? Whom do you call on when you need someone to show you the best way to live?…