Posts tagged “Trust”
Light in dark places
Important words sometimes lose their freshness and impact when they become overly familiar. We stop paying attention to or taking joy in the thoughts…
God leaves room for faith
The Bible tells us that faith is being sure of what we cannot see. So do you know what God often does? He hides…
A spiritual routine
My youngest child recently got her driver’s permit. For her first drive, we deliberately picked the biggest, most empty parking lot we could find….
The cautionary tale of Stan the stick
Once upon a time, Stan the branch was stuck on the trunk of a thick oak tree. Stan’s leaves were beautiful, but sometimes as…
The last word
I recently watched a national news anchor interview a potential presidential candidate. The news commentator iterated to the presidential hopeful a laundry list of…
Short but sweet
Twenty-nine words; that’s the entirety of Psalm 117. Frankly, it’s so short and so like other psalms that we might brush past it without…
Confused by your suffering?
If you’ve ever questioned God because of your pain, listen to what Jesus said in John 15: “I am the true vine, and my…
God is punctual
Just 30 seconds. That’s how much later I checked in for the flight online than all the other passengers reserving their boarding positions on…
Following God’s route
Our dogs are funny. When we take them on walks, they try to lead the way because 1) they think they are in charge…
The new you is hidden
Some years my New Year’s resolutions are clear and focused. This year they’re hidden, which actually makes them more impactful and hopeful. Here’s how:…
Prone to wander
A famous old hymn said, “Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love.” The author admitted that his…
Is God stingy?
I know the Lord is not slow in keeping his promises, but I am impatient when he doesn’t answer my prayers the way I…