Some children know from the moment they’re born what profession they want to pursue. Or so it seems. And they do just that. It’s as if it is woven into the fabric of their being. Well we know it is, but what about the rest of us. Those who sort of wander around trying to … Continue reading ‘I wouldn’t take nothing for my journey’
You drop. You kneel. You grab hold of God’s feet. No protocol. You know your connection is good. You don’t need to re-introduce yourself. You know you already belong. You just grab onto God’s feet. You don’t need to ask for salvation. You know you’re already redeemed. You don’t have to explain why you showed … Continue reading The Genius of prayer
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One of my favorite characterizations of God comes from The Shack by William P. Young. It’s a novel with a provocative story that evoked criticism from varied arenas upon its debut in 2007. I love it. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard it would be made… Continue reading Bacon and eggs
Salvation. What is it? Once the original invitation has been accepted and the deal is forever sealed in eternity, what does it mean for one’s life? For the quality of one’s life. Jesus said, “I am come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Just what does that mean? What … Continue reading A reflection on my calling
Ever heard of the Tennessee Walkers? They are champion horses trained by linking a young horse with an elder, so that, in walking together the gait of the younger is perfected by the gait of the elder. This is the clearest picture of discipleship I’ve ever seen. It is exactly what Jesus did with … Continue reading Walking…
I’m writing this piece on January 1, 2017 and I’m inspired to embrace faith as never before. Many who know me would be surprised to hear me say this because I have a reputation for believing God – that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him diligently. But it’s … Continue reading Only God
The thing about being happy in this relationship with the Lord is that I feel safe and protected. I know He’ll never leave me. He’ll never have to die again. So I feel free to be myself and be totally vulnerable. I think the unsafe feeling people sometimes have comes from trying to stand on … Continue reading The thing about being happy
“If it doesn’t kill you, it will make you strong.” I heard this axiom over and over as a child in my grandmother’s house. Whenever there was a challenge of any kind. A new skill to parade publicly. A poem to recite. A welcome to extend. A piano solo to perform. “If it doesn’t kill … Continue reading It killed me AND it made me strong
Beloved Child, I’ve spent most of your time on earth trying to convince you of my love. We didn’t have that problem when we were together in heaven before I formed you in your mother’s womb. We were great friends and were in constant communication. And I want the same thing with you now. But … Continue reading All I see is Jesus
I like equating prayer with walking because it’s an ongoing action that’s rhythmic and progressive. And it’s something I can do easily and without help or props, even when I don’t feel like it. I can choose to move when nothing in me agrees.The prayer-walking biblical character who speaks volumes to me, although not so … Continue reading Enoch walked With God…until
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