Three tips for weeding your garden, and other untended places
When it comes to weeding, I’m afraid my thoughts go faster to the devil than to God. Thoughts from a summertime gardener.
‘How long will this limping continue?’ Elijah’s question for today
With unsure footing, they were—and sometimes we are—caught in the space of both/and.
Jesus repeated John’s revolutionary message then—and for us
It’s a simple message, really, but if “revolution” means “change,” it’s truly the most revolutionary message of all.
Doing it yourself has some advantages, but it comes with consequences
If you’ve had some success, you. may start believing you did it yourself. You may start forgetting how much you need God daily.
Maybe we’re supposed to extend the Kingdom more than defend the cause
After thinking about the psalmist’s outcry to God, I decided I, like him, have a troubling tendency to tell God how to do his work.
This is the time to take a breath and then seek some perspective
Most of the time I can ignore criticism, but the enemy knows when I’m tired, I’m vulnerable to the negativity. But I don’t have to give in to it!
Sunday review: June 28—July 3
It’s the Fourth of July! Be sure and read yesterday’s post, linked here. Or follow any of these links for an uplifting beginning to your new week.
Praying “God, bless America!” It’s more than a song or a sentiment
“God Bless America,” made famous by Kate Smith decades ago, really is a prayer, not a national anthem. Let’s pray the prayer this Independence Day.
What to do when you find yourself stuck in the land of between
When I find myself stuck between my problems and my weaknesses, I do well to imitate King Asa.
Young or old, you still need protection and sometimes rescue
We need God at every age, through every stage of our life. But our biggest challenge may be to help the next generation discover that, too.