Are you worried about something right now? Most of us are. It seems to be in our DNA. We lay in bed at night unable to sleep as worry steals our peace. We work every possible scenario for a solution, but none seems viable. Or we can’t stop thinking of the very worst end to the problem. But have …
grief, Word Wednesday
Lessons learned from David’s life: It’s okay to be mad at God when a loved one dies
If you have time, read 1 Chronicles 13. It’s one of those painful stories in the Bible when God seems harsh. A man died because he touched the ark of God while moving it back to Jerusalem. His name was Uzzah. He was David’s friend, and when he died, David got mad at God. The Bible says that David …
Bite of Bread, Uncategorized, worship
Bite of Bread: Intentional Worship
When I cannot feel the faith of assurance, I live by the fact of God’s faithfulness. ~Matthew Henry David was one of God’s favorites. He wasn’t perfect. But God described him as a man after His own heart. [tweetability]Do we want to be people that chase after God’s own heart?[/tweetability] Yes please. I’ll take two. Okay, just one is all …
emotions, Faith Friday
3 Things to do when You’re Feeling Restless and Moody
Given the right plan, everything can be managed . . . except your heart.” ~John Eldredge (The Sacred Romance) What’s your heart telling you today? Have you asked it how it’s doing? Sometimes we need to follow our hearts, but other times we shouldn’t. I discovered this a few years ago. This post is an old one, but it’s …
Bite of Bread
Bite of Bread: Get Alone With God
“Earnestly desire to get alone with God. If we neglect to do so, we not only rob ourselves of a blessing but rob others as well, since we will have no blessing to pass on to them. It may mean that we do less outward, visible work, but the work we do will have more depth and power.” ~L.B. …