Ann Voskamp, believe, faith, God, Heaven, hope, One Thousand Gifts, pain, thankfulness
It’s not often I read the same book twice in a year’s time, but it happened this year. Partly because it is an excellent book. And partly because I am quick to forget what I “learn”. (Have we really learned something if we forget it?) If...
believe, Connecticut, evil, God, Newtown Massacre, pain, Sandy Hook, tragedy, trials
I don’t really want to write anything about Newtown, Connecticut, given I have no new insight to offer. I don’t need to summarize what you already know about the situation, and I don’t want to offer my opinion on theological debates because...
Bible, conflict, friendship, God, Philippians, Romans
Last week I had an issue with a friend. I felt wronged and disrespected. I felt unloved and unvalued. And, for some reason, I felt like that person ought to know how I felt. Why do we do that? Why do we feel we have to tell someone when they hurt our feelings?...
Ann Voskamp, Bible, Galatians, God, Holy Spirit, One Thousand Gifts, Uncategorized
I like God’s sweet reminders that He is intimately involved in, and, indeed, arranges the details of my life. Last night I read this out of that fabulous book I recommend to all people everywhere: I have to seek God beauty. Because isn’t my internal...
believe, God, Jesus, Luke, obedience, Peter, spiritual growth
As a daddy leads a fearful, hesitant child toward a new situation, the Lord has been gently encouraging me – never forcing me – down a new path. He’s been quietly, compassionately, and consistently reassuring me, “Come this way. You’ll...
