Have you heard the story of David? Not the one where he slays the giant. And not the one where he sleeps with another man’s wife and then has that man killed in battle. No, not even the one where his own son tries to steal his throne. I am talking about the time when…
Sometimes I read the Old Testament and find it difficult to relate to the characters. It’s easy to shake my head as I look at people’s choices made out of fear. I want to believe I would choose differently than Sarah, Rebekah, or Rachel. But, of course, that perspective assumes a few things. Most importantly,…
The first wagon train crossed the American west on what became known as the Oregon Trail over one hundred eighty years ago. In each state along the trail, signs of the immigrants’ passing are still visible. For the next few decades after those first intrepid pioneers set out, hundreds of thousands of wagons churned up…
“Jesus loves me this I know . . .” But I didn’t know. “For God so loved the world . . .” But did he love me? I was consumed and tormented by this question. I put God on the stand and built my case. “What kind of Father are you? Why are you withholding…
“You’ll never regret parting with grace, but you might deeply regret burning a bridge that might one day be safe to venture back over again.” ~Jen Hatmaker Mom had a staple dozen dishes she prepared for our dinners when I was growing up. I liked few of them. To be fair, if I had to…
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (Phil. 2:13-14 NIV) We all probably…