Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 I wonder if life has robbed you of hope. You know things aren’t what they should be. They’re definitely not what you want them to be. And you’re tired. Tired of […]
They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. Ephesians 4:18 “You are insignificant … Nobody cares about you … You have nothing of any real value to offer … Things will never change … It’s hopeless.” I […]
Last week marked a year since my husband and I spent a frightening evening in the ER with our oldest son. Tears still threaten when I recall the story. But wonder of wonders, I don’t look back on that night as a terrible memory. Grace made it one of my better ones. Because God showed up and taught me an […]
Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. Isaiah 59:14-15 It’s getting harder and harder to […]
The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin. Proverbs 5:22 I don’t like drawing attention to myself. I know that might sound strange coming from a woman who regularly speaks from a stage, but here’s the truth. I would never have chosen this path for […]
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. James 1:21 My husband and I had an interesting conversation on the way home from church last Sunday. Someone made a statement in his Sunday school class that some of the men found […]
… in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 2 Corinthians 8:2 I wonder if you feel like your circumstances have left you with nothing to give. Maybe you feel depleted, barely able to hang on. Your scarcity may […]
“And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” Matthew 10:38 This week’s Super Bowl has left the country shaking its head. No one expected the game to play out the way it did. I have to say. I watched it. And I still have trouble believing it. But […]
The faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. Lamentations 3:22-23 Love. It moves us. Compels us. Sometimes it breaks us. Recently my heart broke under its weight as we said goodbye to our beloved Annie, our Australian Shepherd puppy-person that melted […]
“Choose Love, not Hate.” I believe it’s an excellent proposition. Everything in me agrees with its message. But as I watch the behavior of many who presently proclaim that message, I find myself confused. How does throwing water on people just trying to attend a party demonstrate love? When did hurling insults at strangers—or spitting […]
