Late To Lent

Late To Lent

Late To Lent Years ago, when my independent church started noticing that there was more to the liturgical calendar than Easter and Christmas, I started noticing Lent. But I confess, I am a sometime Lent observer, and not a very consistent one. Ash Wednesday came and...
When Parts of Who I Am Feel Unlovable

When Parts of Who I Am Feel Unlovable

When Parts of Who I Am Feel Unlovable God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8 NIV) We love because he first loved us. (1 John 4:19 NIV) Let me share an amazing truth about me. One that blows me away...
Is There A Bright Side To Disappointment?

Is There A Bright Side To Disappointment?

Is There A Bright Side To Disappointment? We had hoped he was the one… (Luke 24:21 NIV) At my best, what I truly desire is for more of my brothers and sisters to know God and experience God’s grace (that is, be aware of God’s active love toward them...
Praying With Expectation And Praying With Expectations

Sometimes Just Starting Starts A Party In Heaven

Sometimes Just Starting Starts A Party In Heaven Who despised the day when little things began to happen? They will be delighted when they see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. (Zechariah 4:10 GW) August 1 started a 30 day challenge that I’m committing to, to...
Is There A Center To God’s Will?

Is There A Center To God’s Will?

Is There A Center To God’s Will? A friend recently requested prayer on his blog, that he would be in the “center of God’s will.” I smile when I hear that phrase, because it brings to mind some target-shaped center of God’s will. Or a narrow mountain trail with...

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