Addison Road, God, love, trials
This morning I heard a song that I’ve heard many times before. For whatever reason, today the opening lyric decided to reach through the speakers, grab me by my proverbial collar, and say, “HEY! YOU! I’M TALKING TO YOU!” The chick from...
George Clooney, God, Mark
When summer break ends and real life starts up again, the same unwanted visitor always drops by my house, asking if he can spend a week or two on my couch. He never waits for me to answer him. He just pushes past me, drops his duffel bag, and takes a seat. He...
blessings, God, Hosea, pride
Chapter 13 in the book of Hosea is a classic example of an Old Testament rant from God. He rails against Israel because they’ve forgotten about Him despite all He has done for them. He lists their sins and voices His intense anger. He took care of them; He...
blessings, Genesis, God, Hosea, Jacob, prayer
It’s not often I can squeeze two articles out of one verse in scripture, but here goes. Last week I wrote about Hosea 10:12, which says, “…break up your unplowed ground; for it is time to seek the Lord…” I stopped there not because I like...
God, idols, Jonah, Priscilla Shirer
There was a quote in my Bible study book that said, “Whatever you are holding onto in this life, hold it loosely so it won’t hurt when the Lord has to pry your fingers open to take it away.” Wow. I don’t know about you, but that’s the...
