That’s how we think, isn’t it? When we find ourselves right in the middle of having to readjust our plans because someone or something messes up our perfectly planned out Calendar-For-The-Week… “Many […]
When God Interrupts Your Plans
The Daily Yes
More than just the power of positive thinking–or positive living–being willing to say yes to whatever life throws at us involves surrender. This act of surrender is not a one-time event. In […]
Inerrancy Still Matters
Originally posted on Doug Munton:
“Is the Bible inerrant?”, my professor wrote on the board, and a spirited discussion in my first Ph.D. seminar began. Some classmates said the Bible has errors,…
Shaped and Molded
Stress moves in. Worry takes over. Anxiety consumes. Fear controls. “Take my life, lead me Lord.” Responsibilities overwhelm. Obligations push the limits. Busyness fills the calendar. “Take my life, lead me Lord.” […]
The Woman In The Garden
The beauty of all things created is not lost on the woman whose eyes light up with pleasure at the colors so brilliant, the uniqueness of every plant, every bloom. Creator God […]
Life On Hold?
I don’t think I am the only one who has felt like our lives were put on hold because of CoVid19. Plans were changed, vacations cancelled and events were postponed indefinitely. Being […]
When Quotes Come Into Question
This is for my fellow bloggers and writers: Can I ask you an honest question? Do you ever wish you go back and “undo” a quote? I am feeling hesitant in my […]
God Is Never Surprised
Think about that for a moment. Though the human existence is full of surprises–some that delight us and others that devastate us, it is a comforting reminder that the Sovereign God of […]
Whiter Than Snow
The sun is shining and the snow is sparkling like thousands of tiny diamonds. Not so much a winter person, I do love a fresh palette of snow. I am never one […]
When Life Throws You a Change Up
In the game of baseball, a pitcher throws a ball to the batter standing at home plate. The batter attempts to swing the bat at the ball hoping to hit it onto […]
Surrendering 2020
It’s nearly over. I’ve been thinking about what I want to say about 2020 that could be encouraging, and my thoughts always turn to a word that I chose to focus on […]
Why Bethlehem?
Why Bethlehem? “Bethlehem Ephrathah,you are small among the clans of Judah;one will come from youto be ruler over Israel for me.His origin is from antiquity,from ancient times.” [Prophecy 700 years before Jesus’ […]
The Question of Joseph
“Why me?” Just as it is human nature for us to ask such a question, I can only imagine that Joseph and Mary were asking the same. Why would God chose this […]
Questioning Faith
“Now without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6 Our conversation in the hospital that day went something like this: “This chaplain believes like I do. The Bible is full […]
When Kindness Finds You
Undeserved. Unassuming. It shows up when you least expect it. A kind word. A smile from a stranger. A gift. Not one you can hold in your hands, your troubled heart is […]
