I realized something profound this summer. I have done my best to push and shove and stomp down the hurt I have felt over some things God has allowed to happen to me. I have been offended by Him. And I would have denied it to the bitter end because of the terrifying collision my upbringing taught me to trust in Him had with my scabbed over heart. The Psalms and the prophet Jeremiah have just … [Read more...] about Offended by Him
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That’s His Heart
What is the heart of God like? * He leaves the ninety-nine to go find the one that's lost. * He runs to the weary, wayward child who wants to come home. * He bottles every tear we cry and writes them down in His book. * He gives no condemnation in exchange for the confession of the blackest sin. * He is the Way Maker when there seems to be no way. * He is the Father continually … [Read more...] about That’s His Heart
The Burden Carrier
Do you and I have a burden that we have carried for a long time? A sick loved one A loveless marriage Another year as a single person when marriage is strongly desired A dead-end job Financial worries A child who has rebelled Continual conflict with co-workers The threat of foreclosure Depression Anger Bitterness Unforgiveness Raising children alone as a … [Read more...] about The Burden Carrier
He Has the Right – That’s Why
God has the right to do whatever He wants with me...or not.Something is slowly dawning on me. I am in the process of head knowledge becoming heart knowledge. That process is long and tedious and is something I have been coming to realize in bits and pieces over the last three or four years. I am reading through the greatest revolutionary tool of my spiritual life for the 12th time - the One Year … [Read more...] about He Has the Right – That’s Why
Simply Irresistible
"You give me your shield of victory, and your right hand sustains me; you stoop down to make me great."Psalm 18:35 (NIV)"Dad, I don't know what I am going to do. Can you help me?" I sobbed into the phone.My father has never been able to resist my tears, especially when I have expressed my need for him to help me. I have always known that it doesn't matter what time of the day or … [Read more...] about Simply Irresistible
If Only…
"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you."2 Thessalonians 3:16A year ago last spring, the Lord started speaking to me about teaching my daughter's Sunday school class. It was a thought that I hoped would leave without requiring me to act on the thought. The thought of leaving my own adult class to teach ten and eleven-year-old … [Read more...] about If Only…
