In Thessalonians 5:18, Paul writes a pretty controversial sentence: “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” On good days, I read this verse and I think, “Give thanks! Yeah, that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to give thanks! This is a great day and IContinue reading “Without Grumbling or Complaining”
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The Law of Faith
When you think about laws, you may think about civil laws. You may think about traffic laws or criminal laws. You may not think so much about natural laws or scientific laws. The truth is that laws exist all around us. They govern the universe. They govern society. Laws are things that hold true everyContinue reading “The Law of Faith”
Walking Away
It’s taken me a long time to write this post. On Mother’s Day (2020), my husband and I got into an argument. It was an argument we had had before. Ever since our children were put into foster care in January of 2019, there has been intense pressure from the foster care system for usContinue reading “Walking Away”
Overcoming Weariness
We are in the sixth week of mandatory lock downs due to COVID-19. Our governor has chosen to extend the stay home/stay safe order for another two weeks….minimum. What was supposed to be a short two week effort to flatten the curve has turned into a seemingly never-ending cycle of social distancing. It feels likeContinue reading “Overcoming Weariness”
Planting Your Garden: Sowing Seed
Seeds are a wonderful thing. They contain everything needed for a plant to grow. All the nutrients that baby plant will require are contained in that tiny little seed. Plant a seed in the wrong place–like a crack in a rock–and that seed will grow into a plant that can break the rock apart entirely.Continue reading “Planting Your Garden: Sowing Seed”
Passing the Test
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? There are all kinds of tests in life. We have tests at school to see if we’ve adequately learned the material presented in a given class.Continue reading “Passing the Test”
Growth Is Seen From a Distance
Living things are supposed to grow. It’s in the design. Doesn’t matter if we’re talking about plants, animals, or people. All living things grow. The rate of growth is different for each living thing. Some things grow incredibly quickly. Some things grow incredibly slowly. Sometimes we barely notice any growth at all. Sometimes we can’tContinue reading “Growth Is Seen From a Distance”
Running The Race
Hebrews 12:1-3 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured theContinue reading “Running The Race”
Black Saturday
Today is Black Saturday of Holy Week. Jesus was crucified yesterday, and today His disciples are left to try to figure out what God is doing here. It’s a day when the churches that celebrate Holy Week hold a special vigil. Today, I am reminded again just how much the COVID-19 pandemic has put theContinue reading “Black Saturday”
Where is Your Trust?
2 Timothy 1:12-13 “That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love inContinue reading “Where is Your Trust?”
A Beautiful Mess 