Scripture has a way of stepping on our toes, of meddling in our business, doesn’t it? That’s because God isn’t some impersonal deity; He didn’t set the world in motion and then step away to see how things would turn out. God is intimately, sovereignly, and personally involved in our world. All things exist and …
Category: Devotions
Jury Duty
I spent the last two days on jury duty. I’m thankful I didn’t get selected to serve, but after listening to the two attorneys interview candidates from the jury pool I kind of feel like I’ve been through the trial. Because each side wants to find people who will give their side of the story …
It’s Not Just About You
How well do you get along with others? When you make a decision to do something, do you think about how it will just affect you, or consider its impact and influence on the people around you? I don’t know if they still do this, but when I was a kid, report cards had two …
Choosing To Be A “Living” Sacrifice
Do you ever struggle with what it means to serve the Lord? Ever feel you’re not doing enough, or that you don’t even know what to do? Do you look at other faithful members of the body of Christ and think less of yourself, comparing and measuring what God thinks of you by what you …
What Does Creation Say To You?
Earlier this morning my husband and I sat out on our tiny, screened porch in our new home. It’s a whopping 5’ x 8’ but just enough room for two chairs and a little table to set our coffee on (or your feet if you prefer). It was a little chilly, but worth it for …