Am I hoping for rest more than hoping in the God of rest? Am I hoping that the rest I long for is my goodness instead of GOD BEING MY GOODNESS. How do I really and practically grasp that God is my rest, portion, and peace? The SOURCE of blessing and rest should be my […]
It happened about a little over a year ago. A night when I was getting the kids ready for bed and I just couldn’t imagine doing the next day. I couldn’t imagine doing the bare minimum let alone the things I felt I was called to be doing in ministry at the time. Just […]
Giotto, di Bondone, Nativity, 1310s Matthew 4:1-4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these […]
Dear friend…do you need rest this weekend? I am thinking over this quote today. Would you join me? “Remember, therefore, it is not your hold of Christ that saves you – it is Christ. It is not your joy in Christ that saves you – it is Christ. It is not even your faith in […]
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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. […]