7 Ways to Turn Your Bible Reading Into a Conversation with God
Silly as it may seem, I didn’t see a connection between reading the Bible and praying for a long time. Then one day in my... Read more
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Who (Isn’t) My Neighbor?
Love. That’s the spirit of God’s law. Jesus made it clear, even saying that “loving others” is the second greatest command. When talking with Jesus... Read more
Questions about Loving Well
Paul’s greeting to the church at Philippi warmly displays his godly affection for the fellow believers he was so invested in. Each expression of love... Read more
When Sin Trails Behind Us
The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. –1 Timothy 5:24 Paul... Read more
The Light of Summer
This past winter, we let our car pretend it was a sled as we moved from the east coast to the Midwest. Now, we live... Read more
Exceeding Limits
“Well that’s enough of that,” I’d smile and say to the sweet toddler I was watching after he guzzled a glass of apple juice but... Read more
Differences Between Complacency and Contentment
Where does complacency put you? In short: stuck. When you choose to be complacent, you choose to stay right where you are and settle for... Read more
God Made Martha
“What’s a Martha?” my husband asked when he saw the title of the book. “Martha from the Bible,” I replied, tapping the subtitle. He read... Read more
Getting to Know the Holy Spirit
“The Holy Spirit isn’t an ‘it,’ but a person. You can say ‘He’.” I don’t remember who told me that, or when. But someone did,... Read more
The Opportunity You Can’t See Yet
You look around and nothing seems promising. The only way ahead, it would seem, is to keep trudging along. It feels wrong and it sounds... Read more