I’ve been reflecting over the last few weeks on what God has been teaching me through chronic pain and some unexpected health challenges. Those reflections eventually became an article called Living in the AND: Following Jesus While the Pain Is Still Real. If you’d like to read the full article, you can find it here:…
One short verse helps me understand why daily renewal is vital to my relationship with the Lord and how important it is to never lose sight of His glory, majesty, and His steadfast love for me. Psalm 103:1 was most likely written by King David in his later years. The psalm is a hymn of…
David sought the Lord for guidance throughout his life. He knew he could not battle his enemies alone and he realized the need to confess and repent when he sinned. He wasn’t a perfect human, but he trusted God with his whole heart. Psalm 25:4 shows that David was teachable which is essential for growth….
Throughout the book of James, the author is straightforward and gets to his point without any fluff. He doesn’t mince words and clearly wants his audience to have no room to misunderstand his message. James 1:22 is a perfect example of his directness. In one sentence the author admonishes his listeners to not just sit…
Jesus didn’t promise believers a trouble free life. On the contrary, He said, “In the world you will have tribulation.” He knew we would face temptation, disappointment, grief, illness, and all the things that bring distress to our souls, so He reminded us, “But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Does that mean He’s…
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