More Questions than Answers: Spiritual Gifts, etc.

The cross is not confusing. I say this to reassure myself of the things I do know. I seem to be in a strange and exhilarating season of relearning everything I thought I knew about the Bible (almost everything). Right...

A Game Plan for Anxiety

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and...

Securing Undivided Devotion to the Lord, Even in Marriage

But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband.  I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord....

There is Beauty in the Asking

"Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. The Lord is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are...

Casting My Cares on Him

For me, it seems like casting my cares on God is a daily need. It is actually on the top of my list, before eating and showering and washing my hands. In fact, I often need to do it more...

My Portion in the Land of the Living

The word "portion" started to stand out to me several years ago. I didn't know what it was about that word, but it drew me in. Soon many of my favorite Bible verses had that word in them. I think...

Willing, but Weak: The Story of My Life

Confession timeeee: I am really good at preaching the sermon and not very good at walking it out. I have been a Jesus follower since I could speak. I know all the things. But that doesn't make it any easier...

Processing the Point of Suffering

Here's a fact about me. I do not enjoy suffering. I don't even enjoy the popular adrenaline rushes people like to experience on roller coasters or driving way over the speed limit. I like peace and quiet. My idea of...

My Walk Through the Book of Revelation

"Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent."Revelation 3:19 I don't know why, but I keep feeling like I need to read the book of Revelation again. I kept putting it off because even when...