Pick Someone Else

God hand crafted each of us with the ability to accomplish His purpose. It is easy to become scared about what he asks us to do — seeing only reasons why it’s not possible.

So All Goes Well

What is the purpose of God’s Word, His commands? Are they just words on the page, rules for us to follow? Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10, NASB).” God wants us to have abundant life. Paul wrote in Romans 15:13, “Now may the God of hope […]

Prayer Journey—Faithfulness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is faithfulness. In a world full of disappointments and unmet expectations, your faithfulness dear God stands apart. Your promises never fail. Your Word is true. You faithfully extend your […]

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD!Praise, O servants of the LORD,Praise the name of the LORD.Blessed be the name of the LORDFrom this time forth and forever.From the rising of the sun to its settingThe name of the LORD is to be praised.The LORD is high above all nations;His glory is above the heavens. – Psalm 113:1-4 (NASB)

The Struggle Is Real

God’s love is steadfast, eternal, constant. He will not abandon us. At times I question why things happen — the reason for traumatic events. Even though I wrestle with pain, struggle through trials, I do not doubt God’s love for me. His grace is abundant enough to feed my famished soul. Yet I read Romans […]

God’s Skipping Ripples

Walking the beach for me is a great time to think, to ponder God’s word. If you’ve followed this blog for awhile, you’ll notice many of my post have pictures of the beach near our home. One characteristic of Lake Michigan beach is that some stretches have lots of rocks. Sometimes this prompts me to […]

Prayer Journey—Goodness

During the next few weeks, each Monday I will be praying through the fruit of the Spirit, focusing on one word in Galatians 5:22-23. Today’s word is goodness. Your goodness dear Lord stands out like the purest light in a dark world. It shines brightly against evil intent. It radiates warmth to those shivering from […]

Sunday Praise

Enter His gates with thanksgivingAnd His courts with praise.Give thanks to Him, bless His name.For the LORD is good;His lovingkindness is everlastingAnd His faithfulness to all generations. – Psalm 100:4-5 (NASB)

The Dirty Laundry in Our Life

As a culture, we seem obsessed with whitening things. Laundry detergent ads boast about how they make whites whiter and toothpaste ads boast about whiter teeth. But no matter how white they make things, teeth and clothes can soon become dingy. It reminds me of our efforts to purify ourselves of the “sin which so […]

Caught Between Past and Present

Sometimes it’s hard to look to the future and see the good God has promised us. We are caught in the struggles of the present and yearn for the good things left in the past. The challenges facing us seem insurmountable, impossible to overcome. Yet God calls us to press on, to overcome the challenges […]