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Flashback Friday – Worth the Wait

God made a covenant promise with Abraham, that he would bless him and make him the father of many nations. When Abraham and Sarah did not see this promise being fulfilled according to their perceived timeline, or fathom how God could possibly make this happen given their circumstances, they grew weary of waiting, and decidedContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Worth the Wait”

Growing Through Suffering

I’m not sure they’re going to make it. Brittle. Barren. Lifeless. These are all words that describe my mums this spring. Confession time: I’m a mum-killer. I have bought several containers of mums each year with dazzling aspirations of planting them and having them return the next fall in vibrant shades of scarlet, goldenrod, andContinue reading “Growing Through Suffering”

Flashback Friday – Rescue from Rebellion: My Story of Redemption

A salvation story doesn’t have to be R-rated to be powerful. We may not all be saved from a life of crime, drugs, or persecuting Christians (like the apostle Paul). Sometimes it is what God protected us from doing that testifies to his glory and grace. I grew up as an only child in aContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Rescue from Rebellion: My Story of Redemption”

Till There’s Nothing Left

My kids know I am famous for theologically picking apart songs on the radio. I’m not trying to be a curmudgeon—I’m trying to make them think, and hopefully have some invigorating and fruitful conversations along the way. The world shoves so many messages at us which we swallow and digest without even tasting. How doContinue reading “Till There’s Nothing Left”

Flashback Friday – Five Dangers of Not Asking for Prayer

The Christian life is about community. It’s about fellowship. It’s about being one Body. To do this you have to be willing to be open and vulnerable. To let people in and get to know you. You have to share your struggles and burdens. Sometimes it can be easier to be the sympathetic ear thanContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Five Dangers of Not Asking for Prayer”

Flashback Friday – Renounce Your Wish, Gain Your Soul

What would you give up in order to gain your life? In the movie Wonder Woman 1984, Diana (aka Wonder Woman) makes a wish on an ancient artifact, the Dreamstone, which is said to grant the holder whatever they desire. Diana’s wish is to have her old flame, Steve, brought back to her from the dead.Continue reading “Flashback Friday – Renounce Your Wish, Gain Your Soul”

Flashback Friday – When Your House is on Fire

I have always struggled with my tongue. From arguing to sarcasm to sharp, cutting words. I have memorized and meditated on verses about the tongue and our words. I have highlighted all the Bible verses I can find about it in blinding neon yellow! I have even hung them as warning signs around my home,Continue reading “Flashback Friday – When Your House is on Fire”

Does God Hear Us When We Pray?

“Please listen to me, God! I need your help!” Many of us have cried out something similar to this in a time of distress or uncertainty. We can relate to king David when he prayed, “Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my KingContinue reading “Does God Hear Us When We Pray?”

Flashback Friday – The God Who Sees Me

There she sat alone by the water. Given to a man, by no choice of her own, only to be used as part of a selfish plan. She received no protection or provision that normally comes from a union like this. She wasn’t loved. She wasn’t cherished. She wasn’t cared for. She was despised. Sure,Continue reading “Flashback Friday – The God Who Sees Me”

Flashback Friday – Anxiety: Are You Trusting the One Who’s in Control?

We’ve probably all read the most popular verses on anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6) “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is itsContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Anxiety: Are You Trusting the One Who’s in Control?”