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Discernment

When “Stop” is the Right Choice

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Direction, Discernment · on: June 9, 2024

A few weeks ago, I learned something new about limits….

Daniel’s Early Years in Babylon: A new name

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Discernment, Trust · on: November 5, 2023

Decades before Daniel spent a night in the lions’ den, he was a teenager in Jerusalem, looking forward to the rest of his life. Little did he know how his life would abruptly change—even down to his name….

Do We Ever Move Beyond Being a Child in Our Walk with God?

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Assurance, Discernment · on: March 6, 2023

From Deuteronomy through the Epistles, scores of Bible verses describe believers as being a child of God. In John 13:33, Jesus called his followers “little children.” It’s more than a term of endearment, and it doesn’t allude to being young in the faith. The phrase “little children” links our life to our position in Christ and what it enables us to do….

What Should You Ask God For?

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Discernment, Encouragement · on: September 19, 2022

If you could ask God for one thing, what would it be?…

Balaam’s Cautionary Tale for Governments and Us

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Biblical history, Discernment · on: March 7, 2022

Do you have Sunday school memories of Balaam’s talking donkey? From that charming perspective, Balaam seems to be the ass, while the donkey wisely recognizes God’s angel standing in the road. But the full story is more interesting—and totally relevant to today’s current events….

How did the Shepherds and Wise Men Hear God through All the Noise?

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Discernment, Faith · on: December 13, 2021

We live in a noisy world. People shout loud and long to push their views on others. It wasn’t much different in Jesus’ day….

When Life’s Have-to’s Overwhelm You

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Assurance, Discernment, Strength · on: August 15, 2021

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….

The Voice of Truth

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Discernment, Truth · on: September 28, 2020

With election rhetoric heating up, more and more voices clamor to tell us what to think, believe, and do. The rhetoric reminds me of cupcakes. Fluffy, appealing appearance, frosted with a little truth, but loaded with sprinkles—promises mixed with lies….

When God’s “Yes” is Murky

by Lana Christian · Filed Under: Discernment, Faith, Trust · on: August 2, 2020

Last week I got an affirmation from God. But I’m not sure what to do with it….

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