"But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." James 3:17 (ESV) I went through a season recently where I was seeking wisdom, or what I thought was wisdom. I wanted to know if the situation I was keeping myself in... Continue Reading →
I just finished an amazing book that gave me so much insight into using biblical wisdom and reason in choosing a spouse. It's called Sacred Search by Gary Thomas. As I've been reflecting on everything I've learned from the book, I find myself thinking of a piece of a sermon I'll never forget. It was... Continue Reading →
As we all know, we have good days and bad days; and sometimes, we have really hard seasons and not-so-hard seasons. Yet, as I'm typing this I ask myself, "Do we really have bad days? Days that are not good? If we serve a good God, can anything happen to us that is not from... Continue Reading →
"And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies." Romans 8:23 (ESV) It's that time of the year again... all of the hype of the holidays has faded. No more Christmas music, no... Continue Reading →
"For to the snow he says, 'Fall on the earth,' likewise to the downpour, his mighty downpour. By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. He loads the thick clouds with moisture; the clouds scatter his lightning. They turn around and around by his guidance, to accomplish all... Continue Reading →
"Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O each and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!" Revelation 12:12 Satan knows he's defeated, and he's frustrated. He's frustrated because the power of God and the... Continue Reading →
I continued my study of Hebrews this morning in the comfort of my living room. I drove on damp roads today while my tires splashed through a few occasional puddles. The rain has been starting and stopping very quickly; the sun has been coming out in between. I sit in a coffee shop right now with... Continue Reading →
"And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment." Matthew 22:37-38 "I didn't get anything done today. I was so unproductive." I get it. I'm a doer. I'm performance-oriented. There's not... Continue Reading →
"yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a midst that appears for a little time and then vanishes." James 4:14 (ESV) I was able to visit with a few friends from college this weekend, and it felt like stepping into a time machine. Isn't it strange... Continue Reading →
"Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing." Isaiah 40:26 One of my favorite ways to spend time with God and reflect... Continue Reading →
The Lost "Christian" 