“For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is to us, whenever we call on Him?” 1 Moses, the leader of the recently-enslaved nation of Israel, asked the Israelites this rhetorical question, a question that held an immense truth they needed to know as they …
Reading Our Bibles Regularly
“Do you think I care if Aslan dooms me to death?” said the King. “That would be nothing, nothing at all. Would it not be better to be dead than to have this horrible fear that Aslan has come and is not like the Aslan we have believed in and longed for? It is as …
Rooted Memory Verses
I have a favorite coffee mug I use nearly every morning. It’s the perfect size for my favorite beverages, which is, of course, an essential quality for any mug. But I also love it for another reason: it’s a literary mug covered in quotes from Jane Austen’s classics. I get to sip my coffee out …
Exchanging Truth for a Lie
‘For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him… they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.’ - Romans 1:21, 25 For years, I walked the spiritual “fence”. One side was …
The Good Shepherd
The time had come to enroll my firstborn in preschool. We began looking at options, and I immediately felt overwhelmed. How would I know what would be a good fit for her? How would I know if it would be a good fit for my son in a few years? Or for the baby growing …
What are we supposed to do?
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand.” Ephesians 2:10 “Do you know that God made you on purpose?” I asked my son one morning. He had snuggled up next to me on the couch, unconcerned about the work he was interrupting. The morning skies were still …
Welcomed into the Kingdom
And Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still alive?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed at his presence.So Joseph said to his brothers, “Come near to me, please.” And they came near. - Genesis 45:3-4 Many of us are familiar with the story of Joseph. …
Taking Hold of What’s Yours
I once heard a story about a daughter helping her mother. As a surprise, the daughter cleaned her mother’s house, freshened old spaces, and for a grand finale, purchased her a new mattress. Excited to reveal the transformation, the daughter escorted her mom through the home, room by room. They reached the bedroom, and the …
God Over the Unexpected
“So we want to cast it…” was all I heard the doctor say as she reviewed the x-rays of my daughter’s leg. My mind took off without warning - how would we get around? I guess we won’t do that waterpark trip… how would I bathe her? How would I keep her entertained? How am …
The King Has Come
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - John 1:5 Service had started as usual, but as worship began, I noticed some people at the altar. They were huddled together, the only ones up front. I watched for a moment and quickly could tell, this was a child with …
Soaking in the Son 