I almost lost my religion. With a very short list of necessities (milk, bread, pork ribs, and crab dip) I ventured through the chaos of the huge store. I knew when I couldn’t find a parking spot it would be bad. But this crowd was worse than the threat of a hurricane and Christmas Eve combined. People were meandering everywhere I …
Tozer for Breakfast
O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need for further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O god, the triune God, I want Thee; I long to be filled with the longing; I thirst to be more thirsty still. …
Red Shoes and God
(I wrote this on Wednesday afternoon.) Today I promised to be very spiritual. This was my plan: Whenever I was tempted to work on an article I’m obsessing over, I was going to focus on God, read my Bible…love on Him. It is almost 5:00pm and supper will not cook itself, but I felt I had to sit down and tell …
Obsession Confession
You have no shall have no other gods before me (Exodus 20). Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind” (Matthew 22:37). Confession: I have an obsession The obsession is really quite silly because I know if I try to do it on my own, I will …
No Idols
Worship Me only. Whatever occupies your mind the most becomes your God. Worries if indulged develop into idols (Jesus Calling, Jan. 30). How is the 30 day prayer challenge going? Remember: thankfulness and expectation ……and good prayer partners. Much grace and peace, andy