Absolutely!
“You’re ALWAYS late!” “EVERYONE is doing that!” It’s best not to use absolutes in our relationships because…well…they’re just inaccurate. Our teens aren’t ALWAYS late, and not EVERYONE is doing that. Absolutes put us in a place where growth is difficult. But in the most important areas of our lives, ABSOLUTES are essential. They are like […]
Praying His Word
For our everyday battles of prayer and intercession, our gracious Father has given us a powerful weapon – His Word. When we apply the Word to our prayers, His Spirit makes those prayers come alive in the name of our Savior. A prayer for the week using God’s Word as a foundation: You are my […]
Avoid the Void
As humans, we cannot abide a negative space. Watch as your entryway console or coffee table fills with the detritus of life, without any conscious effort. Too much! Our energies go to cleaning it. Still, we place an intentional candle, lamp, or vase of flowers – some décor to avoid the void. Genesis announces right […]
Essential Equipment
How can God’s word be an anchor to our faith, settled in us and ready to apply? Here are five useful practices. HEARING is only a small part. We can’t grasp God’s Word with only a pinky finger. Romans 10:17 says, “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message…” READING is like eating. Daily intake is […]
What Color Are the Flowers?
Today I experienced the glory of God. I did not find it in a burning bush. Not even close. I inhabited a heavenly state as I simply noticed the intricacies of a blooming flower. Yesterday, I observed a sealed bud on my outdoor perennial. After a hearty dousing of rainwater overnight, the natural elements drew […]