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Wisdom and Insight
Do we seek wisdom with the purpose of shoring up our personal beliefs and opinions or do we seek wisdom solely to gain insight into God’s purpose and plan regardless of whether or not it challenges our preconceived notions, political views, convictions, and what we believe is ‘God’s will’? Are we willing to ask God for insight even if it opposes our thinking of who God is and the manner in which He works?
Unfinished
His correction is intended to fashion you and me into a reflection of Himself
It’s In the Valleys We Grow
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,Full of sorrow, trouble and woeIt’s then we have to rememberThat it’s in the valleys we grow. If we always stayed on the mountain topAnd never experienced pain,We would never appreciate God’s loveAnd would be living in vain. We have so much to learnAnd our growth is very slow,Sometimes we …
When God’s People Praise
Deep-rooted, heartfelt worship will not leave us unchanged.
It will impact not only our hearts but the hearts of those who have witnessed what transpires when God’s people praise.
Detours and Dead Ends
Chapter 2 of Proverbs reminds us that wisdom and knowledge come from the Lord. We may think we know a thing or two, but that sense of pride and reliance on self sometimes gets us into trouble. The Message translates verses 12 through 15, “They (wisdom, knowledge, and good sense) will keep you from making wrong turns or following the bad directions of those who are lost themselves . . . traveling paths that go nowhere, wandering in a maze of detours and dead ends.”
Don’t Run Away—Draw Near!
By Lauri Lemke Thompson “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16 (RSV). Whether churchgoers or not, many rarely crack a Bible. I have heard different people say all of the following. Maybe you can relate to …
Fully Known Yet Fully Loved
Jacob’s story gives me hope. Why would He choose me with all my faults and flaws? But that is not how grace works. Grace is undeserved favor. And that grace has spilled over me, rendering me lovable and worthy in His sight. My imperfections are covered by His blood. Fully known yet fully loved. This is the gospel of grace.
Faith is a Mighty Fortress
We look ahead through each changing yearWith mixed emotions of hope and fear —Hope for the peace we long have sought,Fear that our hopes will come to naught.Unwilling to trust in the Father’s will,We count on our logic and shallow skill,And in our arrogance and pride,We are no longer satisfiedTo place our confidence and loveWith childlike …
Vessels of Mercy – Hagar
But God … That’s the game-changer
When God steps in, He brings promises and hope
He will not leave us to wallow in our sorrow because He loves us too much to leave us there