A church misconception is that if you’re “godly,” your faith won’t falter. I beg to differ….
How You Can Be Sure God is in the Details
“God is concerned about the details of your life.” You’ve heard that many times, but why is it hard to believe?…
When Exhaustion Overwhelms You
Since August, work had been wringing the life out of me, so I planned on writing about exhaustion. (It seemed appropriate.) Geesh. Last month’s exhaustion was nothing compared to these past three weeks….
When Life’s Have-to’s Overwhelm You
Despite a crushing work deadline, I’m playing Solitaire on my computer. The project’s overbearing demands weary me. But coursing deep below them, like an underground river, is a more profound fatigue….
When Strength Fails You
I’ve been thinking about strength a lot lately—partially because COVID-19 stole much of mine from me. It’s hellacious trying to regain those losses. My legs scream after I hike for just a half hour….
How I Truly Know God Is Good
The last eighteen months have caused many people to question or blame God for all the bad that’s happened—especially when it affected them personally. Count me with the questioners. I wondered if I’d experience joy again….
Promises and Peace in your Wilderness
The Exodus is full of examples of God’s power and provision. First we saw how He provided manna and quail. Last week was pillars of cloud and fire. This week wraps up this three-part series with promises and peace—the most enduring provisions God made for His people….
Pillars of Cloud and Fire in your Wilderness
Last week we saw how God provided for the Israelites’ physical needs with manna and quail. This week gets even more exciting with God providing a pillar of cloud and fire. Psalm 78:14 (NIV) says, “He guided them with the cloud by day and with light from the fire all night.”…
Why You are God’s Child Three Times Over
Last year’s events disconnected us from family, fellowship, and other parts of our lives we previously assumed were assurances. Things we thought had regardless….
Do You See What I See?
Since the dawn of time, people have looked to the skies, tracking movements of heavenly bodies to glean information from them….
