Posts tagged “Trust”
What must I do?
In 1715 King Louis XIV of France died after a reign of 72 years. He called himself “the Great” and made certain his funeral…
What hell is like
Years ago I was on a bus with a pastor friend and met a very extroverted woman who was very proud to tell us…
Three truths about hell
You can learn a lot about hell from Jesus. He once said, “But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who,…
Let God catch you
My dog is obsessed with the bunnies in our garden. She stands at the door constantly, waiting to go outside. And when she’s outside,…
Jesus roots for the underdog
“I just submitted the losing bracket.” That’s how I let my family know my picks were in for the NCAA basketball tournament. I’m pretty…
God knows the end
When you look out the window of an airplane, you can’t see what’s in front of you. Have you noticed that? It’s beautiful to…
The purpose of storms
You know that feeling you get when you know someone is angry with you? It feels a little like guilt or shame, but there’s…
Editing and pruning
Editing hurts. I say that as a writer who has experienced it. Recently, I was asked to cut a manuscript down by 15,000 words—I…
You need only to be still
It’s easy to trust God’s promises when we see the blessings, but it is much harder when we see challenges. God freed his Old…
God works wonders
God waters our souls with nourishment, direction, and clarity in many unique ways. One evening, I sat with a group of believers, and we…
Feet like a deer
I once saw a bighorn sheep in the wild. It was amazing! The bighorn sheep was galloping on rocky cliffs. There were so many…
God’s got this
Not long ago, my friend was facing a serious legal situation that had immense implications for his future. A judge was about to decide…