He was one of God’s favorites. He’d been anointed, chosen to be a king. But I’m sure that as David thirsted in the hot, dusty desert, he wondered what God was doing as he ran for his life hiding in the caves along the cliffs of an oasis called En Gedi. Can God’s good will involve such difficult and …
How to Fight Discouragement: Get Your Courage On!
Discouraged. It’s a powerful word. Do you know it? I know this word so well I can tell you how many freckles it wears. No, it isn’t a person, but I often stare Discouragement in the face. If fear doesn’t stop me from moving forward into the call, the enemy tries his second tactic, the “D” word. Honestly, most of the time …
Everyday Grace: Why I climbed a mountain through a waterfall to get to the otherside.
It wasn’t pretty. Well, the scenery was amazing, but my form was less than graceful as I clung my way up the mountain. I didn’t care what I looked like. I simply didn’t want to fall off the mountain tumbling to my death. Therefore, when we reached the part of the 8 hour hike up the mountain (4 up and …
Word Wednesday: Why was Jesus called The Word (Logos)?
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 Jesus has many names. Immanuel. Bread of Life. Living Water. Good Shepherd. Savior. Counselor. King of Kings. (Just to name a few.) John calls Him The Word. I’ve never tried to wrap my brain …