The lamentations of the ages, the believer’s hope for tomorrow
Jeremiah points us to a time when God would write on man’s hearts and no longer on tablets of stone. But for now, we are still living in exile.
A messy model of prayer for all who have daily needs for grace
I find great comfort in David’s prayer in this psalm because it is a prayer more similar to how I pray. Our honesty with self and with God is a healthy place to begin any prayer.
God heard the prophet, and he can handle our complaints, too
Go ahead and complain. God can handle it, and in the process you might gain insight and experience some relief.
A caution for the times we’re tempted to claim bragging rights
God smiles when he sees his children come to the understanding that he is the source of all we have.
Pondering what the Holy Spirit will do in my little life today
“I think I might see the Spirit’s power more evident if my prayers were so concentrated on the purposes God has already made clear.” First posted November 2021.
‘Faithless charms’ dangle before us, but only one love endures
The problem of God’s children all through history has been believing we can figure out a better path than the one God will show us.
Sticks and mud. Potter and clay. Pictures to prompt reflection
Our surrender to God’s plans results in a demonstration to the world of God’s surpassing power at work in us.
Through the ages, God’s people have looked to him for stability
A prophecy and a promise that brings comfort for us as well as for ancient believers: “And he will be the stability of your times.”
What are you wearing? Is it about what’s really most important?
Confused about what to wear? The apostle Paul adds some clarity for everyone seeking to walk in accord with Christ.
Finding comfort in the Scripture’s promise: Someone knows our name!
God will meet us in the silence. He will receive our tears as worship. He will sustain us and strengthen us when we go to him with hands lifted up and offer the simple prayer, “Help me, Lord.”
Easy to read, a challenge truly to obey: ‘Love your enemies
Click the link to read a post from our archive.
In suffering, distress, and desperation, we lift our pleas to God
Our God is a God of strength and power. He is fully able to do great things and has done them time and time again. Believing this, we pray, “How long, O Lord, must this continue?”
What really counts most? It’s not about the numbers, but the names
In our data-driven world, we do well to pray for others specifically, one by one.
The rest of the story: ‘And you shall love your neighbor as yourself’
We are eager to utter urgent prayers for the Lord’s help. Sometimes his answer includes, “Look at your neighbor in need.”
Scripture affirms that God is not too far to hear or too busy to help
“I call to God, and the Lord will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice.“
It’s not if, but when. We can be sure God will ultimately prevail
It is sometimes difficult to embrace all God has promised us when the dark clouds surround us and the path forward appears unclear. Yet it was in moments like this the prophet Isaiah encouraged his beloved of old—and us.
Unplanned interruption, unlimited power, unimaginable grace
A favorite post from our archives, this one from October 2021.
The best place to look for help when we find ourselves in need
There are moments where sudden difficulty may initially cause you to freeze, not knowing where to turn for help. One answer is always the best choice and the surest source.
The God of all creation is not bound to the past as he helps us
Paul Simon might have mused about how one can leave a relationship, but we can rest assured that our God is faithful and true and has more than 50 ways to bring deliverance in our times of great need.
Bountiful eyes with Jesus-inspired vision. Is this how we see today?
What can we do today to experience the result of this promise for ourselves? “Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed.”