Fully Alive
“The Glory of God is man fully alive.” This quote from Irenaeus, an early church father, has stirred something in me. When God said, “Let us create man in our own image”, it was very good! Adam and Eve were fully alive, enjoying the presence and fellowship of God. But then came the fall, the […]
His Bottle of Tears
Have you ever wept until you could weep no more? The female members of the population might freely admit this reaction to tragedy, disappointment, or depression. In 1 Samuel 30, we see men whose wives and children were kidnapped reacting in this same way. The grown men, brave warriors, wept with abandonment. This world, imperfect […]
Be Still
There is a place of bliss and peace I remember going to when I was busy nurturing a fussy baby. When your infant is crying frantically and you pick them up onto your shoulder and you both snuggle in to soothe, it gets amazingly peaceful – you feel you could stay there forever. An oasis […]
Offended… Now What?
Offense is the groundwork for bitterness. This suggests that when someone experiences offense, it can serve as a foundation or starting point for developing feelings of bitterness. How can we not be hurt or worse, become angry because of someone’s actions, words, or behavior? As a result, we feel wronged, mistreated, disrespected, or even justified […]
Some Important Words
Our culture seems to be fueled by outrage, offense and criticism. This atmosphere can be suffocating to our peace. We can actually create a new atmosphere of contentment, peace and encouragement. We can speak differently. God’s word, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue…” Proverbs 18:21. I have experienced feeling despondent when […]