Sunday review: February 22-27
The battle is real. We see it in culture’s priorities and society’s injustices. And we discover it in our own hearts. Find tools for combatting the Enemy in posts at this site this week.
How small steps can lead to racial healing, and a plea to start now
Now is the time for white people concerned about racial healing to do something. Several simple ideas here.
A example to show us what happens when we dare to be honest with God
If I admit it, sometimes I’m afraid to pray. But the prayers of Moses can give me new courage when I’m in a tough situation.
How “haughty eyes” could be an indication of a deeper problem
I'm thinking about King David, running from his enemies, when he prayed, “For you save a humble people, but the haughty eyes you bring down.”
No politician or policy will bring the peace we yearn for most
Political leaders may fix some things for a season, but they can’t make everything right. But as bad as politics might be, neither politics nor even politicians created the brokenness. We are the problem.
You know you need protection, but do you know where to find it?
Maybe you’re seeking shelter from the chaos of this world. Maybe you’re seeking security when time comes to an end. In either case, Psalm 16 promises comfort.
Why we forget—and how to remember—God’s unfailing goodness to us
Our everyday memory fails us for a variety of reasons. More important is deciding to remember God’s goodness day after day.
Sunday review: February 15-20
Sometimes a daily post deserves considering one more time. Which quote here prompts you to read again that day’s entry? Which post from this week would help or challenge someone you know?
Tell the truth: considering the most basic of Christian virtues
Since we’ve been children, we’ve been told not to lie. But an examination of Scripture reminds us that this is a very adult directive.
How to decide, when life goes wrong, is Scripture really true?
With our limited human understanding and experience, we may believe Scripture says far less than what we should really believe!
God gives both facts and metaphors to make our trust complete
Remember the facts of what God has done. See the pictures of what he has promised. Together, these are powerful steps leading us to faith.
Why, how, and when the person of faith must decide to move on
I’m big on moving to the next, better thing. But the story of Moses and the Israelites reminds me that the next step always requires giving up something picked up along the path already finished.
He promises to feed us, and not just fill our empty stomachs
I’m not surprised that the Israelites were so worried about food in the wilderness. But I am concerned when I’m not hungrier for God.
Sunday review: February 8-13
Waiting on God. Surrendering to God. Loving all those God loves. Easy words, but big challenges—all of this and more in this week’s posts. Enjoy these reminders and decide which of these posts you want to share today.
Deciding what to think—and do—about an issue that hasn’t gone away
What does it mean that, at this late date, I still don’t fully grasp what life is like for my African-American friend?
How to overcome the easy slide from gratitude to grumbling
What’s the distance between grateful and grumpy? Based on what I’ve seen, it’s not very far. You can judge yourself for yourself, but let me speak about my own situation.
Why and how God makes us more welcome even than a valued guest
We may visit lovely and comfortable destinations on earth, but God has created a place where we can live with him forever.
Two who are remembered now because of what money meant to them then
One night. Two different decisions. Two lasting legacies. We wonder which of our decisions will have such an impact.
How you can know when “close enough” is still too far from God
Physical proximity to Jesus didn’t guarantee that those around him were really close. What can we do to be sure we’re not far away from God?
What if things get worse, not better, after you answer God’s call?
Answering God’s call can lead you to please him, but sometimes, at least for a while, it makes your life more difficult. How to cope when obedience brings suffering.