You’ve heard that saying or have seen that bumper sticker, haven’t you? For whatever reason, this is the topic of my blog today. Let’s dive in. I understand the reason for its popularity, but I disagree with the picture it paints of a believer. Let me explain. And such were some of you [before you …
In my next book I have a large cast of characters. I have been struggling to come up with how all the pieces fit together and what the exciting climax will be. But yesterday I found a missing piece that will bring my story together. This scripture: The human body has many parts, but the …
Sometimes God gives me a word to illuminate something. This time the word was erratic. I was pretty sure I knew what the word meant, but knew I should look it up for further clues as to why that word in particular God used to describe my creative history. Before I go there, let me …
I bet you have a memory or two of a rainy day. Times when you really hoped for sunshine, but what you got were torrents of rain and blusters of wind. I can think of a few of my own memories — the Columbus Day Storm, camping at Detroit Lake, walking to elementary school through …
Yeah. I didn’t want to go there. But have you ever felt that you should be further along? Did you ever think that you’re having to learn the same lesson over again, and again? It happens so regularly that it’s predictable. The moment I decide to do good, sin is there to trip me up. …
Entering into this moment, would you stop and listen? I Love Your Presence - Austin Johnson. When life is full and my mind fills with anxious thoughts, I know I need a quiet moment with God. I wanted to name this post - Can I Get a Little Quiet Around Here! - but that felt …
Sometimes God gives me pictures and phrases like this to drive home a point. If you read last weeks post, Obsessing, you know I’ve been having trouble quieting my mind. This is more of that. As a Christian, I know the importance of not holding things so closely. I know to trust and have faith. …
Are your worries turning into obsessing?
Myrtle Bloom I’m paying this message forward. Sunday’s sermon was given by a member of our congregation who was inspired by a visit to his daughter’s church. This was just what I needed. Last week I published my book. You can find it here: The Journey Gardener and the Compass Thief. My mind has been …
I get excited when the sermon on Sunday opens my eyes in a new way. That’s what I want to share with you—my excitement about who Jesus is. Pastor Seth used the word representative to describe Jesus and I want to dive into two ways this can be understood. Jesus as a representative of God. …