The story of Gideon has been on my mind all day today. If you are not familiar with Gideon, the story can be found beginning in Judges 6. In particular, I have wondered about what Gideon was feeling before the angel showed up to call him into action. I find Gideon’s response to the angel […]
Upside Down
When Jesus gathered his disciples for the last time before his death, something unexpected happened.
Dealing with the brokenness
On my walk this morning, I was thinking and praying about all the brokenness in and around me. Specifically, I think of all the injustice I encounter and how our culture condones and sometimes even promotes it. I started to build a list of some of the things in this category, but the point is […]
Help my unbelief
In my previous post, I quoted these words of Jesus: “This is the work of God—that you believe in the one he has sent.” John 6:29, CSB When I think of all the times that I have not fully, or even partially, trusted God, when I think of all the times when I have not […]
Living out Grace
It is one thing to know about grace, it is entirely another to live as if grace is real. I was reminded today of the many ways that I have chosen to live as if I am not under the grace of God.
Listening for one voice
As Christians, we believe that the Bible is God’s revelation to humanity and gives us a proper understanding of how He views us. Therefore, it is important to read the Bible to allow us to gain a proper perspective on who we are and what we should be about.
