Life is messy. But God.
Have you ever felt lost for words when you pray? I sure have! What should I say? What should I ask for? Should I even ask for things? How should I approach Him? What should my attitude, my goal, my purpose in praying be? God has given us answers in His Word!
Isn’t it interesting how we go through our lives feeling like most of our moments don’t matter? We go through our days, waiting and reaching for the important moments...And yet Jesus tells us that we prove ourselves faithful in the little things.
As we begin a new year, so often with new goals and hopes for change, I have good news for you! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to wait for your feelings or your desires to change. They aren’t in charge of what you choose to do. You are.
What do you think about when you think of this past year? Wherever you find yourself, whether dragging your feet or rushing to start that new calendar, I’d like to encourage you. God has good planned for you, even in the bad things.
One of my favorite phrases throughout Scripture is, "but God." Such hope in that phrase! My sin earned me death...but God. This world is full of darkness...but God. Things don't go the way I want them to...but God. Things are sometimes downright terrible...but God. I struggle and fail...but God.
Click above to listen. “Let them thank the LORD for his steadfast love, for His wondrous works to the children of man! For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.” (Psalm 107:8-9 ESV) I love Psalm 107. I’ve talked about it in depth before. It seems fitting, as… Continue reading Give Thanks for the Most Important Thing
Where do you get your information about spiritual things? Have you noticed? Who is telling you what it means to do right, or how to get closer to God, or how to deal with life?
Any practice that tells you to clear your mind is not biblical. It can sound good, I know, but when you compare it to Scripture, it’s nowhere to be found.
Click above to listen. For those who feel the burden of responsibility on your shoulders, who work so hard to love well and take care of those around you, who sacrifice and pour yourself out for others: where does *your* help come from? Or, to paraphrase Lois Lane's worthwhile question: you're holding us; who's holding… Continue reading You’ve Got Us; Who’s Got YOU?
I would like to encourage this, for all of us, for today and for 2023 and for the rest of our days: Pursue Truth. Read the Bible. Study the Bible. This is where Truth is found.
More Than This Mess 