What to Do while You’re Waiting (Even if You Don’t Know What You’re Waiting for)

Bible, God, Jesus, Luke, obedience, Peter, waiting

As I hang out in a bit of a limbo phase in life, post seminary but pre whatever is next, I’m struck by what Jesus’ calling of Peter and buds to follow Him is teaching me about waiting. The longest account of the calling is in the gospel of Luke. So...

Preparation K

discipline, fear, God, growing, ministry, self worth

As in preparation Kelly. What did you think I meant? Anywho, it seems God is teaching me about three different things right now in an effort to “prepare” me for something terrifying and difficult that is coming down the pike. I don’t know what that...

The Difference between Peacemakers and Peacekeepers 

Bible, conflict, Galatians, God, Holy Spirit, James

There is a temptation for believers who find themselves in conflict to quietly keep the peace by acquiescing in the hopes of quelling the conflict as soon as possible.  It’s unfortunate because these otherwise godly believers have been misled into thinking...

Chronic Peace

Bible, God

“You seem really at ease with yourself these days.” My friend’s comment came after my recounting a sad circumstance in my life right now. It’s a circumstance that has been around a long time and caused way more than its fair share of heartache....

On Darkness

Bible, God, grief, Jesus, John, pain, Psalms, sin, suffering

At our Easter service the pastor said something to the effect of, “Darkness cannot eliminate darkness; only light can eliminate darkness.” Of course, the darkness is our sinfulness and/or pain we experience because we are fallen people in a fallen world, and the light...

On Doctrine and Why You Don’t Have to Have it All Figured Out

believe, Bible, God, Romans

While studying Church history from Christ’s death to Martin Luther (1500s), it is interesting to me that I have yet to agree 100% with any one person’s doctrine. I don’t even fully agree with those who, like I do, hold scripture to be the highest...