If only we could know in advance the purpose for our suffering. Did you see the movie The Passion of the Christ a few years back? Once was more than enough for me. But one thing I will give it – that movie sure did make me contemplate the suffering that Jesus went through. To this day I can’t get those scenes out of my mind. Jesus knew the reason behind His suffering and I’m sure that had to help Him get through it. Would it help you be stronger through your suffering if you knew it had a purpose …
“Word studies aren’t really my thing.” “Really? Why not?” “Well, who has that kind of time? And it’s so complicated!” This is how the conversation usually goes. Word studies have a bad rap. But, do I have good news for you!
Are you as bummed as I am that Fixer Upper is in it’s last season? I really look forward to that show each week and I’m sorry to see it end. Every Tuesday night, I grab my snack and hot tea and cozy blanket. Then I hunker down and I’m mesmerized for an hour as these less-than-desirable houses are transformed into not only a thing of beauty, but one that is absolutely perfect for the new home-owners. Do you have a show you feel this way about? One that’s just plain and simple enjoyment? What if …
Just in case you get the children’s song Jesus Loves Me stuck in your head after reading this, let me just say: you’re welcome! I mean really – think about it – what wonderful lyrics to get stuck in your head. Why do we grow out of children’s hymns, anyway? This all started when …
Never once did I think of this verse as negative. At first glance, the thought of God hemming me in sounded wonderful to me. But I found a surprise when I started studying Psalm 139:5. This verse took me on somewhat of a roller coaster ride. Up, down. Up, down. Want to follow along? …
No doubt you have heard the old saying: everyone loves an underdog. Everyone? Really? Well, maybe sometimes. Like in movies. But in real life, most of us prefer …
I had to laugh when it finally dawned on me. “Of course,” I thought as I mentally bopped myself on my forehead in I-should-have-had-a-V-8-style! And then I couldn’t stop chuckling. Please tell me I’m not the only one who has private jokes with the Lord. Now I get it. Ever had a deadline looming and you really needed to hear from the Lord? …
When did Fall get to be so happy anyway? I don’t remember it always being so popular. Do you? Could it be that Starbucks started this whole cozy-autumn-pumpkin-spice craze? I don’t know. Maybe it’s been around all along and I just didn’t notice because …
