thoughts on life and faith
22 What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 23 For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity. (Ecclesiastes 2:22-23) Seek out marriage advice for any amount of time and you … Continue reading Marriage Advice
"If you want to make right choices, never underestimate the power of the Holy Spirit. Actively invite Him into your decisions." Brian Houston I want to let you in on a secret; I have nothing figured out. I have a sneaking suspicion I am not alone in this befuddlement. We are always so concerned with keeping … Continue reading Inviting God Into Your Story
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. 11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. (2 … Continue reading The Real You
20 So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, “Come back to God!” 21 For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:20-21) If you ever find yourself questioning … Continue reading Chia Pets and God’s Backwards Plan
Last night in our student ministry we launched a worship band. It doesn't seem like much, but I have been reflecting on everything leading up to them taking the stage and am incredibly blessed. God is good. It has been a two year struggle to get this going, not to mention our incredibly gifted drummer … Continue reading What Five Teens Taught Me
16 For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16) This is one of those mornings. The type of day where you think deeply about mistakes you made. This is a day in which we measure ourselves to some unrealistic … Continue reading The Mystery of His Mind
17 Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him. (1 Corinthians 7:17) Among the true mysteries of God, the idea of purpose is the greatest. There is Scripture to both support and refute the great call of men from God to assigned tasks and … Continue reading What Are You Called To?
12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in … Continue reading The Heavy Lifting of the Church
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. 11 And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. (Matthew 2:10-11) We have seen these verses so much, they have lost their impact. The story … Continue reading Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh
11 As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain your mercy from me; your steadfast love and your faithfulness will ever preserve me! 12 For evils have encompassed me beyond number; my iniquities have overtaken me, and I cannot see; they are more than the hairs of my head; my heart fails me. (Psalm 40:11-12) Our Lord never restrains His good. His mercy … Continue reading Unrestrained Mercy
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