The need for control- to know what's happening and feel that you have a say in it. A part to play. Something that's important to do. A way to change circumstances you don't like. I think we all have some of that deep in our spirit. We like to be able to affect change. But… Continue reading Our need for control
Reading through Genesis 3 today something struck me. How devestating must it have been to be Adam and Eve on the day when sin entered the world? The events of this story were surely by far their worst day. Let's look a little deeper at the story so many of us find so familiar. God… Continue reading The devastation of sin: Genesis 3
If you've been a Christian or read much of your Bible, I'm sure you've read, heard or studied Genesis 1. Often when I start over in reading the Bible through, I dread starting because this passage is so familiar to me that I think it will be boring. But every time I sit in wonder… Continue reading The Creativity of God: Reflections on Genesis 1
Praying through Psalm 13 was good for me today. It reminded me of how to deal with prayers I've been praying for a long time but have to keep praying because they're still unanswered. I'd suggest reading this with your Bible open to the Psalm. The first two verses- Yes! Exactly how I feel. How… Continue reading Unanswered prayers
First, it is not unusual for God to be kind. But his kindness is unusual or unnatural to us in how consistent and abundant it is. Acts 27-28. What a crazy passage! Paul, his friends with him, Roman soldiers and the ship's crew were all shipwrecked and by God's provision and promise made it alive… Continue reading God’s unusual kindness: Thoughts from Acts 27-28
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