Going Deeper… Why Won’t God Just Take This Away? 6 Jan 2016 For the director of music. A psalm of David. How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I…
Marriage 25 29 Dec 2015 I was expecting a wintery mix of rain and snow today, but when I looked out the window this morning there was about 4 inches of wet snow on the…
Prayer Thanks, Hope, and Trust (A Prayer for the New Year) 27 Dec 2015 Our Gracious Father, As we come to the end of another year we thank You for the blessings You gave in it: for family and friends, the fellowship with our…
Sovereignty… What I’ve Been Learning about Romans 8:28. 21 Dec 2015 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28, NIV). This is…
Grace… Loving Our Enemies 19 Dec 2015 David modeled what it means to love your enemy by sparing Saul's life in 1 Samuel 24. In yesterday's post we dug into the reality that the New Testament teaches…
Books… Absolute Trust Is the Shortest Road to God 18 Dec 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 26: Absolute Trust Is the Shortest Road to God I have no doubt that God considers you to be one of His friends; otherwise He would…
What I've Been Learning This is true… 15 Dec 201515 Dec 2015 I have been learning that Jesus often gives us the strength to keep going with our problems when we are willing to reach out and help others in spite of…
Thankful Giving Thanks for Everything 26 Nov 2015 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand…
Books… The Fear of Death Is Not Taken Away by Our Own Courage But by the Grace of God 20 Nov 201520 Nov 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 22: The Fear of Death Is Not Taken Away by Our Own Courage But by the Grace of God I am not surprised in the least…
Books… The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love 13 Nov 201513 Nov 2015 It's Fénelon Friday! LETTER 21: The Imperfection of Others to Be Born in Love It has been a long time since I've written to you, but let me assure you…