“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory” Eph. 1:13-14. Did you read …
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What Do We Do With Suffering? #WordWednesday (Part 1)
I am an emotional eater. The other day, I was upset so I drove my minivan through the McDonald’s drive-thru for some comfort food. I never get a Quarter Pounder hamburger, much less the whole meal (French fries and soda included.) But yesterday my heart hurt, so eat I did. I’m also an emotional cook. Yesterday’s grief resulted in …
BIG PRAYERS
“Even if we are loved, it is not enough. We long to be fruitful, to do something of meaning and value that comes naturally out of the gifts and capacities of our souls.” ~ John Eldredge, Desire I love to ask people, “If you could do anything for God, what would you do?” One of my good friends loves …
What Would You Do Differently Today?: A Poem about living
If you knew the number of your days. If nothing seemed to be going your way. And pain and strife were your middle name What would you do differently today? If Elohiym had whispered to you That in a few days He would choose To bring you home rather than rescue you What would you do? …
White Stones with New Names
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes (is victorious), I will give some of the hidden manna. I will give her a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” (Revelation 2:17) I’ve been reading a book written by a man …