Posts tagged “God”
Just trust God
I recently read a blog that recounted a powerful scene from the Lord of the Rings. Gandalf, the good wizard, is encouraging Bilbo, his…
The gap between you and God
In Job 38 we reach the moment we have been waiting for. In Job 1-2, God mysteriously allowed Satan to take away Job’s wealth,…
God is bad
“Why, God?” That is the most natural and the most dangerous question to ask when you are suffering. When your dad dies while you’re…
An encounter with God
We all love celebrity encounters. We share the photos of the drumstick caught during the concert. We rejoice that the country singer crossed the…
You get an A
I just read my son’s report card. The teacher wrote, “Pleasure to have in class but talks too much, struggles with math, and his…
God’s logic in the darkness
When you want to know someone, you use words. You have a conversation. The apostle John calls Jesus the Word of God. It’s how…
A gentle whisper
As I held the kettlebell in one hand, the trainer told me to lift it over my head and take one step forward and…
Beach glass brokenness
One of my favorite hobbies is hiking along the shores of Lake Michigan looking for beach glass. We have a few good beaches in…
Chosen
Have you ever not been chosen? It may have first occurred in a grade school gym class when two appointed dodgeball captains called out…
Always have hope
I once knew a child who would put her hands over her eyes if she did not want someone in the room with her….
What can’t God give you?
Abram of the Old Testament was in his 80s and childless, even though God had promised him a son. In a moment of doubt,…
Think about the gospel
When I was studying to become a pastor, my professors would often remind me, “Preach the gospel every time.” Why were they so passionate…