Life’s most critical moments—the ones that have you on your hands and knees, desperately calling on the Father—can lead you to believe that God is indifferent. Calloused. Tragically late. You prayed for healing. But it hasn’t come. You prayed for a mended marriage. But it hasn’t happened. You prayed for ...
Read More »Exchange Winter Weariness for Crystal Treasures
Winter is wearying. The struggles it brings weigh down our days. The bleak landscape and destructive power of winter can overwhelm even hardy souls. The secular world names winter discouragement, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With the light of faith, though, winter produces treasures. The crystals of ice and snow proclaim ...
Read More »The Marvel Of Adoring
All over the world, people search for something or someone to worship. Many ancient civilizations adopted a world-view that included bowing to sacred objects. The English word worship comes from an Old English word ‘worthship,’ which denotes worthiness of the one receiving adoration. It was in this reverent posture that ...
Read More »Fulfill Your Purpose
It is a phrase tossed about rather lightly: made in the image of God. Pausing to think about what this really means is an adventure not to be missed. It has the potential to change how we look at ourselves and others; it has the power to transform our relationships…and ...
Read More »Army of God
This week we celebrate Veteran’s Day…the American holiday that recognizes the service soldiers give (and gave) for America. We thankfully honor those who give their lives to protect freedom. The brotherhood of servicemen awes me; the commitment to fellow soldiers is beautiful to behold. Soldiers who have battled together especially ...
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