Together in the Waiting: Getting to Know the God Who Waits
A few weeks ago I went to a Captivating retreat (yes, you should go) and I came away with my heart meditating most on this question: “How do you want …
The Cost of Connection
is that it is so rewarding. Information is delivered reliably by my pocket super-computer pretty much 24-7, in the form of a notification, an interaction waiting to be had on …
Your Lover is Jealous
One morning while out for a run with the Lord, blowing my earbuds with worship music, enjoying some together time and singing as loud as I could through my panting, …
Great Followers
“I took you from the pasture, from following the sheep, to be ruler over My people Israel.” – 2 Samuel 7:8 From following…to be ruler. Great followers make great leaders.
Not for Everyone
You’ve probably noticed, it’s open season on soliciting end-of-year donations for all of us nonprofit people. As you think about tying up your 2013 charitable giving, I’d like to emphasize …
Which Kingdom
If you seek God’s kingdom you’ll become a king in it. If you build your own kingdom you’ll become a slave to it.
From Accusation or Approval
When the enemy whispers to me that I’m lazy or selfish, I sometimes ramp up my efforts at goodness in order to prove him wrong. Which seems right in a …
Afraid of Fear
Do not be afraid of sudden fear…. Experiencing sudden fear is not the same as being afraid. No, being afraid happens one step later if we react to fear on …
Belonging
The state of belonging forever in God’s love and the need to always be right are not complimentary. Those who know they belong can be wrong without fear.
Through Rest
It’s hard to take a few days off. The urgent becomes very loud and resistance abounds when we are pulling our camping gear together, tying up loose ends, and getting …