God weaves all our failings and mistakes into the grander scheme of his overall purpose. When David was a young king, God made a covenant with him—to make David’s name great, give him rest from his enemies, and build him a house. God promised to raise up David’s offspring and establish his kingdom forever (2Continue reading “Our Sins, His Good”
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Turn Back
Remember these things, O Jacob,and Israel, for you are my servant;I formed you; you are my servant;O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloudand your sins like mist;return to me, for I have redeemed you. (Isaiah 44:21–22) Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sinsContinue reading “Turn Back”
Letters to My Children: Facing Disappointment
One of the hardest things as a parent is watching our children face disappointment, but God’s sovereignty offers encouragement.
Be Imitators
When I was young, I had a toy bubble push-mower. I was only maybe eighteen months old, but I took great joy in imitating my dad pushing his giant red mower up and down our yard. I was intrigued by the iridescent orbs shooting out of my mower while also feeling great pride in beingContinue reading “Be Imitators”
Flashback Friday – To Be Fully Known and Fully Loved
“Deep down, our root desire is really about longing for the experience of real love, that somebody would know us totally and at the same time love us completely.” – Jared C. Wilson What is the worst thing you have ever done? How many people have you told about it? The majority of us would say none,Continue reading “Flashback Friday – To Be Fully Known and Fully Loved”
Flashback Friday – Room for Doubt
A woman wept alone in her hotel room—a crumpled heap in the middle of the bed, only able to grip the sheets in agony. Each tear assaulted her like a tidal wave of doubt. Her face contorted from crying out as she faced her dilemma: she had been following Christ for many years now, butContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Room for Doubt”
In Jesus’ Name
Perhaps the most misunderstood three words in the English language are in Jesus’ name. Some people use these words like an incantation over wishes they want to come true. To others, it’s nothing more than an empty phrase they were taught to say as a kid in church—they don’t really know why they say it,Continue reading “In Jesus’ Name”
Flashback Friday – Comparison-itis and the Preeminence of Christ
When I get in a room of other women I don’t know very well, I’m not immediately uncomfortable. But then they start talking, and my insides start to squirm a little. This is what happened the last time I was at my Homeschool Co-op. But let me backup the story a little bit. I amContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Comparison-itis and the Preeminence of Christ”
Peace – Advent 2023
And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be greatto the ends of the earth.And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5:4–5) The prophet Micah spoke of a great shepherd andContinue reading “Peace – Advent 2023”
Flashback Friday – The Dangerous Deception
Satan has been sowing seeds of deceit in my family. This is not surprising or unique to us because Satan is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44) and he prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour (1 Peter 5:8). Sometimes he uses the same old things; sometimes he usesContinue reading “Flashback Friday – The Dangerous Deception”
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