Stitching Together a Remnant

The world may see remnants as discarded scraps, but God often has a different purpose in mind.

Admitting Weakness

Have you ever felt like you were in something over your head and not sure about what you were doing? How we respond to those situations can make a big difference in the outcome. You can ask for help from someone who is much more knowledgeable about what you’re facing or you can try to […]

When Change Upends Your Life

Change can be hard, particularly if it is something you did not plan on. You may feel like the Israelites in Jeremiah 29 who have been sent into exile in Babylon and forced to live in a place that is very foreign to them. Perhaps you, like the Israelites, had your own plans and ignored […]

Whose Will Will You Follow?

The Spirit of God within us gives us God’s wisdom, not our own wisdom. His word active in our life helps us discern His will versus our will.

Restoring the Original Glory

I marvel at people who take an old car or a house and restore it back to its original glory. They take something that is worn from the ravages of time and meticulously bring it back to what it was originally designed to be. It reminds me of life in Jesus Christ. Life has a […]

Focused on Fear Instead of God

Sometimes God calls us to do things that seem overwhelming and scary. Even though he assures us he wants good things for us, there may be things we have to do along the way that are difficult and hard. Yet if we refuse to follow God’s plan, we should ask ourselves what we might miss. […]

Rough Around the Edges

I was walking the shore of Lake Michigan when I encountered a lone granite rock on the beach. I picked it up and felt its smooth, rounded shape. As I rolled the rock in my hand, I thought about how the rock had been shaped by the pounding waves pressing and moving it against the […]

No Offense

There’s an interesting line in Matthew 17:24-27. In verse 27, Jesus said, “So we do not offend them.” It’s a cautionary statement for us to note. Even though Jesus is in the right, he is still sensitive to those who question what he is doing. In this passage, the collectors of the temple tax ask […]

Behind the Facade of Disbelief

God’s presence is evident even when it seems you are surrounded by disbelief and resistance to Him.

Overextended with Thankfulness

The other day I saw the word “thankful” on a shelf at a friend’s house. What caught my attention was how the word extended beyond the shelf. Suddenly I was hit with the thought about thankfulness overflowing out of our life. I’ve often heard the phrase, “I have too much on my plate right now,” […]