Why we need a God who is always trustworthy (Psalm 23, Part 1)
I don’t know if I can, but I’ll try. That’s a sentence to describe many situations in life, including my goal to write about Psalm 23 all this week.
This I’d rather ignore: Do I own my possessions, or do they own me?
I’ve known this truth for decades. But still I’m trying to figure out how to apply it.
Sometimes people just need to hear exactly what they already know
After reading Paul’s encouragement to the Romans, I better understand why people who knew more than do I asked me to help them.
Why workouts are important—it may not be for the reason you think
Most of us work out or plan to work out. The question is why we want physical—or spiritual—strength.
Have you thought about all your possibilities to have influence?
God gives us all their names. That tells me two things about God—and about you and me.
OK with the unexplainable & not knowing who’s in and who’s out
Not all of our theological positions fit neatly inside the framework we’ve chosen. And that’s OK.
Basic instructions for the best life, all in one chapter from Proverbs
A list of do’s and don’ts that can make all the difference in our quest for the life God wants for us.
Sunday review: March 1-6
Just as we need daily meals to stay strong and healthy, we need regular spiritual nourishment to feed our souls and help us keep close to God. Which of this week’s posts brought you closer to him?
A second list of steps toward racial healing, and these may cost more
With last Saturday’s post on the same topic, what an encouraging list of possibilities for concerned Christians!
Just because you know Jesus doesn’t mean everything’s always good
“God works everything together for the good of those who love him.” Let’s think about what that really means.
We wait and wonder and trust God for what we do not understand
There are some things I just don’t understand. In Romans 8, Paul encourages me not to lose faith—with grand thoughts that come from, and point to, God himself.
Nuggets of Scripture that help me think about women in ministry
If you’ll faithfully read Scripture day after day, you’ll be surprised at what you see there. Here is one my latest surprises.
The important realization that will change how we feel about giving
Can you imagine being in charge of a nonprofit and telling your public, “Stop giving! We have more than we need!” Yet, that’s exactly what happened with Moses and God’s people.
Here are two passages that express why I continue writing this blog
The question of “why” is always challenging. In this case I’ve found the answer in the Word of God.
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.