focus, heaven

The Grass is Greener on the Other Side: Praying for Dragonfly Eyes

  “Set your mind on things above, not on things that are on earth” (Col. 3:2). Heaven. I’ve heard (though I can’t remember the source) that the colors in heaven will be amazing. They will be more vivid, even different colors than what we see on this earth–new ones. So, actually, the grass will be greener on the other side! …

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Word Wednesday

A Prayer When Anxiety Won’t Quiet : A New Understanding of Psalm 139

Psalm 139 has been one of my favorite psalms since junior high. I think. I don’t know, maybe not THAT long, but it’s been a friend for most of my journey with Jesus. I love the intimacy in David’s words to the God he trusts–the God who knows his thoughts, actions, and the words he’s going to say even before …

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purpose

Encouragement to Wrestle when you are Restless: Find Your God Purpose

  I’m convinced that the people who walk in their God purpose, no matter how big or small, are content. I’m also convinced that as long as we are seeking, wrestling, after what God’s purpose is for us, we will fall on it. I’ve heard sermons that proclaim that wrestling with God is not good because you will end up …

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