There are times when you just have to go through the storm, taking Him at His word, and trusting that He’s right there with you. Several years ago, after saying goodbye to my mom, my friend and I started the three-hour drive home. We’d done that trip many times. Off to the north, the sky […]
Trust
God is Not Tired of You
When your heart starts saying, “God is tired of me” There are a few truths I return to when I feel weary, confused, or tempted to draw the wrong conclusions about my current circumstances. God is good. He intends good for our lives. And He is not worn down by our need. That last one […]
Planting What’s Still in Your Hand
Sow in tears, reap with joy When you have almost nothing left, it’s tempting to hold tight to the little you do have. Maybe it’s time, energy, or hope. Maybe it’s something that used to feel abundant but now feels scarce. I think about Psalm 126:5-6: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful […]
At First, It’s A Little Disconcerting
Until I was around 50 years old, I experienced severe nearsightedness. My parents noticed the problem when I struggled to read the chalkboard in first grade, leading to my first pair of glasses. Almost every year after that, I needed a stronger prescription. Over time, I learned to use landmarks for navigation since I couldn’t […]
Do You Suffer From Spiritual Selective Amnesia?
Do you suffer from Spiritual Selective Amnesia? If you do, don’t be alarmed. Many Christians fall prey to this affliction. The symptoms usually appear a year or so after they surrender their hearts to Christ. They remember the peace that overwhelmed them and carried them through the early days of their salvation. They remember the […]
The Beauty of Seasons of Waiting
Children are born with little understanding of the value of waiting. Any parent or teacher can attest to that, especially during the days leading up to special events. The minutes seem like hours; the hours seem like days, and the days like years. Parents feel their children’s anxiety and frustration, and while they sympathise, most […]
True Confessions of a Reformed Amateur Fixer
I once was a chronic wannabe fixer. Thankfully, by the grace of God, I’ve come a long way, but I must keep alert, or I can easily slide into a role that I am not meant to take on. If a family member or a loved one is facing a crisis, be it physical, spiritual […]
God Often Does His Best Work Behind the Scenes
Years ago, when an everyday person could code a website, I did a lot of work on my earliest website. I spent countless hours of work, to be honest. The work needed to be done; the old code interfered with new systems. The old code was sloppy, resulting in a need for a complete reorganisation […]
What to Do and What Not to Do While Waiting
I felt the nudge of the Spirit to continue the theme of ‘in the waiting’ this week. If you haven’t yet read the first instalment, you are welcome to read it here. We all find ourselves waiting, probably more times than we can count. We stand in a queue at coffee shops, banks, and fast […]