Have you ever felt inadequate? Like what you have to give is not enough? I have. But what if our feelings are just feelings and not facts? What if what we have and who we are is enough in God’s hands? Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the …
I don’t always recognize when it’s time to do battle. The enemy is sneaky in his tactics. But as I found myself sinking in the mire, I started to recognize the pattern: depression, anxiety, self-doubt, and irritability . . . to name a few. Have you been there? Have you found a way out? In …
How do you choose? Do you see my fingers frozen over the keypad? That’s because when faced with so many directions to choose from, I have difficulty making up my mind. For instance, I went to the RealmMakers Conference & Expo this weekend. The schedule was packed with so many options. Choosing one direction was …
I love when things make sense. This week brought a reoccurring message through several resources, and a little more clarity about life when things don’t add up. I’m an avid reader. I’m talking one to two books per week. I have my favorite authors and I know what to expect. But lately I’ve been branching …
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 …