“He’s got the whole world in his hands,” the best place of all
The Bible tells us everything is in his hands. Good to remember when we hold too tightly to the life we think we’re controlling.
Sunday review: March 15-20
Read Psalm 23 again along with this week’s devotions that help us reflect on its meaning. Plus Saturday’s bonus post that prods us to see everyday differences we can make with our lives.
A simple answer when I wonder, “Does my life really matter?”
Have you ever wondered about all the people whose names did not make it into the Bible? Have you ever decided you’re OK with joining their anonymous crowd?
The shepherd got you through the dark. Now what? (Psalm 23, Part 4)
Even on the other side of the valley, you will still find at least one enemy. But relax. God wants to nourish and protect you there.
How God will lead us to get our life back (Psalm 23, Part 2)
Even before the pandemic, some of us said or felt, “I want my life back.” Psalm 23 shows us how that can happen,.
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.