Weeping may tarry for the night, but in the presence of Emmanuel, there is fullness of joy.
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Letters to My Children: Submission to Authority
It is in our fallen nature to rebel against authority, but submission to authority is part of God’s good plan and brings blessing.
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”
Faithful Follower
Have you ever found yourself somewhere you didn’t want to be? Life takes an unexpected turn, and suddenly, the hopes and plans we had give way to rough circumstances or a particularly long, difficult season of life. Now, what if those unfavorable circumstances are the result of someone else’s sin—either against us or in ourContinue reading “Faithful Follower”
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”
Flashback Friday – Danielle
On Saturday, May 10, 2014, I went to the funeral of my best friend of 10 years, Danielle. The theme that resounded throughout the service was how she lived a life that was totally sold out to Christ. In her Bible she wrote that she wanted to be a woman of grace and mercy. HerContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Danielle”
Where Will You Dwell?
Planning summer vacations can be so much fun! There are endless possibilities stretched before you: where you will go, what you will do, what food you will eat, and don’t forget—where you will stay! Many people consider going camping, because with a simple tent setup (which oftentimes isn’t that simple), you can stay just aboutContinue reading “Where Will You Dwell?”
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”
Do You Do Well to be Angry?
So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. And he called out, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least of them. The word reachedContinue reading “Do You Do Well to be Angry?”
