Posts tagged “Provision”
A lesson in contentment
In July 2021, an F-1 tornado struck half a mile from our house, leaving a trail of destruction multiple miles long. Thanks to weather…
When God’s goodness doesn’t make sense
What is an unexpected gift that you have received? My sister won a Corvette from a radio station once. True story! Jesus changed water…
What fills your heart?
Part of my nightly routine involves writing in my “Thanksgiving Journal,” in which I meditate on and praise God for all the blessings he…
Break free from greed
Everyone wants to be free from guilt. Everyone wants to be free from anger. But not everyone wants to be free from greed. Why…
Jesus is worth it
Jim Gaffigan, my favorite comedian, has this joke about the disciples who had to give up everything to follow Jesus. I forget his exact…
Grace is enough
In the Old Testament, God brought the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt where they had been enslaved for over 400…
Don’t forget to breathe
Somewhere between a pike press, a plank, and high knees, the instructor shouted, “Don’t forget to breathe!” “Who’s the idiot who forgets to breathe?”…
Sitting shotgun with Jesus
Once upon a time, Jesus pulled a 15-passenger van into a man’s driveway. He honked the horn, rolled down the window as the door…
How much does Jesus love you?
I need to choose from my many shoes and shirts which to wear each day. As a matter of fact, I have to choose…
Moms, you are valuable to Jesus
“Mary … sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations. … ‘Martha, Martha,’ the…
Never thirsty again
The thirstiest I’ve ever been was during my freshman year football practices. Our coaches would run us hard, and then the most glorious words…
What does it look like to be still?
One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Who knew eight words could be so…