I love the contemporary praise song “I’m a Friend of God.” It’s peppy, positive and praiseworthy. But I wonder if we sometimes sing that song with full gusto and conviction only to take that relationship a little for granted. You see, while God loves us each and every one, He sent His Son to save us from our sins, and… Read More
What is a friend? You may know who your friends are, but do you know what makes them friends, what qualifies them in your life as friendship material? It’s hard to define, this friendship thing. But I’d like to take a swing at it. A friend is one who speaks into your life and allows you to speak into hers. … Read More
For clarity in the midst of confusion, we give You thanks. For a little light, even just a little at a time, we give You thanks. For Your still small voice, calming and soothing in the midst of noise, we give You thanks. For assurance when we don’t know what’s around the bend, we give You thanks. Sometimes we ask… Read More
I’m a big believer in eating at least three meals a day. If you’re going to fudge on that number at all, in my opinion, it ought only be to eat more, not less often. What say you? I like a breakfast with protein and fiber, a lunch that is warm and re-energizing, and a supper that is comforting and… Read More
I’m going to go out on a limb today and at least pretend to be bit a discerning about an interesting mix of human behavior and that which fascinates and appeals to us. In case you haven’t been around this not-so-trod-upon path lately, I’ve been a bit obsessed with the themes of accountability and authenticity as of late. And if… Read More
It’s beautiful day to begin afresh; Monday’s are always good for that. And it’s a lovely day to serve someone; that’s a great way to start your week. But it’s also a magnificent day to begin memorizing a new Bible verse, to hide God’s Word in your heart. I’m in the middle of memorizing a rather lengthy passage in the… Read More