Withdrawing to Solitude
The soul finds its anchor in the quiet sanctuary, apart from the clamor. A regular retreat to solitude is not an escape, but a return to the Source. In this forgotten practice, we are remade, empowered, and equipped for a life lived fully in Christ. Its practice is not just for spiritual giants, but for […]
All That I Have is Yours
My husband asked me what I thought the saddest verse in the Bible was. He said, to him, the saddest verse was in the story of the prodigal son. The father addressed the son who stayed at home, “All that I have is yours.” (Luke 15:31) That son lived his life feeling like a slave. […]
The Matter of Stature
While a part of the definition of “stature” refers to the physical appearance, another aspect of the word is described as “importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement.” We are all familiar with the story of Zacchaeus. We even have a Sunday school song about him. He was a “wee little man” who climbed […]
Wanderlust
The word “wanderlust” popped into my mind one day as I prayed. I don’t think I’ve ever even thought about that word! It’s from the German: wander – to stray and lust – to desire. The desire to stray. My mind hearkened to an old hymn from 1758: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”: “Prone […]
Interruptible
Recently, I have been very intrigued by how often Jesus was interrupted in His ministry. Several instances are recorded, and we can learn from Jesus’ responses. Often, Jesus could not make His way from one place to another without someone asking him to help them, causing a change in his plans. Here are just a […]