Bible, Bible study, freedom, God, grace, Holy Spirit, quiet time, spiritual growth, Uncategorized, works
Last year I jumped on the band wagon and read through the entire Bible in a year. I’m glad I did it. It forced me to read parts of the Bible I rarely venture into, and it gave me a good overall view of all that Scripture contains. When I finished, I started...
Exodus, faith, God, growing, idols, meaning of life, pain, Proverbs, spiritual growth
God wants more for us than we want for ourselves. Which is awesome and terrifying all at the same time. Our hearts are so broken and bent toward sin that if someone were to ask us what we want in life, our list would be pretty self-centered. My list contains things...
2 Corinthians, Bible, God, Jesus, Kingdom Vision, Romans, sin
There is a rumor going around in the hearts and minds of a lot of us that God can’t and won’t use us to positively change the world until we are better. “Better” is different for all of us. Your “better” is directly related to your...
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...
