“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 ESV I’ll be honest. This is a hard truth to appropriate. My …
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Cultivating A Spirit that is Attentive to God’s Presence
But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42 One of my greatest struggles is in being still. Like Martha, I have a to-do list that commands my …
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O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
1. O love that will not let me go,I rest my weary soul in thee;I give thee back the life I owe,That in thine ocean depths its flowMay richer, fuller be. 2. O Light that follows all my way,I yield my flick’ring torch to thee;My heart restores its borrowed ray,That in thy sunshine’s blaze its …
Where is God in All of This?
“Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” Psalm 10:1 ESV If you have ever asked this question, then welcome to the club. As human beings with limited vision and understanding, it is all too common to wonder why God is seemingly silent in the face …
His Continual presence
Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. Psalm 73:23-24 (ESV) Some days loom larger than life. The choices we are forced to make are more challenging than hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro. Those are the days, the moments, …
The Plus Factor
Guest post by author C.A. Simonson Luke 9:13 – “YOU give them something…” [ When 5+2 = 5000 ] Five thousand men, plus women and children, were gathered to hear Jesus. Jesus told his disciples, “YOU give them something to eat.” They said, “But we only have five loaves of bread and two fish.” He …
When Weakness is Gain
Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 ESV Scholars have long debated over Paul’s ‘thorn in the flesh’ as he called it. Perhaps it was poor …
Set Apart
(I have posted this before, but I believe it bears reminding). You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him. Psalm 4:3 (NLT) Set apart – my status the godly – my identity for himself – my purpose I am …
Divine Joy
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. Psalm 4:7 ESV Psalm 4 was written by David during his flight from his son Absalom. These were not happy times. Yet, despite having lost everything, David was able to state, “You have put more joy in …
Anger Management
Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds and be silent. Psalm 4:4 ESV I have discovered that life offers me three ways of dealing with my anger. The first option just leaves me frustrated and tied up in knots. It’s a bit like denying a sliver in my …