“It is the infinite value of the finished work of Christ upon the cross plus nothing that is the sole basis for the removal of our guilt and the bestowal of the same level of worthiness as is possessed by Christ.” -Francis Schaeffer This is one of my favorite quotes and I let it sink […]
I feel vulnerable. And when I feel vulnerable, my first reaction is to run away. While I know my response needs to be to run to God, I’m just realizing that this entire week I’ve been running from Him. What makes you feel vulnerable? For me, there have been some things brewing like… Loving in […]
Fleeting thoughts about Jesus are no more expensive of our time than fleeting thoughts of fear, worry, or haste.
I mentioned last week that I talk to my friend, Suzanne, every Wednesday morning. This weekly phone call to Suzanne where we talk about our week and cry out to God together; it’s actually taught me a lot about practicing the presence of God. There have been too many times in life that I’ve opened […]
There’s only one person I ever call at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday mornings. It’s Suzanne. I don’t remember the date it started, but we’ve been doing this for almost thirteen years. It’s become a part of my week’s spiritual rhythm…like going to church on Sunday morning. It doesn’t cross my mind not to do it […]
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We weave thick vines in and out of and around our circular, amateur base to create a decorative ball. Soon, solar lights will be added to make it a visible yard ornament for the dark fall and winter nights that stretch ahead of us. It seems to be an illustration of our friendship. By now, […]
Do you ever feel ashamed or disappointed that you have lacked faith or confidence in God…or even doubted Him? Our doubts, lack of trust, or weak faith may tempt us to think our faith isn’t strong enough. Let’s look at some scripture passages that might encourage us – even if our faith feels small today. […]