He was minding his own business taking care of his father-in-law’s sheep. It was a simple life. A good life. Though this culture was drastically different from the one he grew up in, he liked this one. He was shy, not much of a speaker, in fact afraid to speak. And he had killed a man. That’s when he ran …
The Secret to Victory #WordWednesday
I grew up in a tiny Methodist church with pink brick. The preacher spoke about God’s love a lot, and that is where I learned how very much I am loved. But the Baptist church was an arm length away in our small farm-town, and I would go to the Methodist summer church camp, 4-H camp, and Falls-Creek, the Baptist …
Attributes of God (Part 1) #BiteofBread
Who is God? Why do we believe in Him? Why is He my God, your God? Why would we trust this God? We only trust the ones we know well. So, though it takes a lifetime of walking with God to really know Him, just like it takes years to cultivate relationships with friends and significant others, you got to …
How to Know When to Let Something Go
Sometimes it is difficult to know if you should let something go, like a job, or keep on doing it. It’s hard to discern if we are feeling God’s nudge, or our own emotions. A few years ago I worked as a care assistant for an elderly neighbor. It was the one paying job on my daily eclectic list of …
The Grit and Grace of Faith #WordWednesday
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I can just see him. Joshua sits near the waters edge of the Jordan waiting for YHWH. The sound of the men and families in the camp a few …