These can be confusing times that we live in, but if we are people of God, we don’t have to live confused. God has given us His Spirit to help us discern and make wise decisions, even in the midst of confusion. Here’s a few tips to silence the chaos and lean into wisdom: 1. […]
When all hope seems gone, buy a field. At least that’s the advice that Jeremiah got. His country, Israel was under siege. God told him clearly that the enemy was going to take over. There was no doubt that he and his countrymen would have to surrender. Yet even in the midst of these circumstances, […]
We have all felt the sting of conviction and the heaviness of condemnation, but sometimes it can be hard to differentiate. I used to walk with the burden of condemnation resting on my shoulders- often feeling as though I didn’t measure up. But once I learned to tell the difference between the two, I was […]
I grew up in the mountains. Land-locked on all sides. One would have to drive at least 20 hours in one direction or the other to reach an ocean from Colorado. The mountains are my home. The ocean is my vacation. The mountains are my security. The ocean is a mysterious beauty to me. The […]
It’s taken me awhile to figure this out. I can easily get star struck at the tone of one’s voice, the power in which they minister to people, the incredibly cool filters they use on Instagram as they travel around the world on missions trips. And I used to be so disappointed when these famous […]
I’ve heard this statement many times over the years as I’ve talked with people all around the world about their beliefs: “All religions are basically the same anyway, so just choose the one that works for you.” It feels nice and accepting and loving. And there is some truth to it. At their core, all […]
As I write this post, the US is once again in division. This time it is over how professional sports players should respond to our national anthem and our flag. I am not here to support one side over the other. I have my opinions as I’m sure you have yours. What I would like […]
And that’s a wrap. Kindergarten is done! Our firstborn has completed his first year of real school! Last summer, we took quite a bit of time talking and praying about which schooling option would be right for our son to start in the fall. Homeschool, Christian private school, public school- these were all options. Now, […]
If you really love Jesus, you will obey Him. That is what He said. If we really know Him, we will have the desire to obey Him. Will we stumble along the way? Yes. But we will get back up and continue to grow in our love for Him, the love the Holy Spirit put […]
In the Bible, in the Gospel written by Luke, we find two rich men. They are pitted against each other in chapters 18 and 19 with only the story of a blind man healed to separate the two. I never considered them having any relation before, but now I wonder. The first rich man is […]
