Ever have a time in life where you feel like you’re on the verge of two paths diverging. One is the comfortable life you’re in. One where you know God can use you. I wouldn’t call it safe, but it’s not necessarily laced with overwhelming challenges? Then there’s a second path. One that weaves into the unknown. Though that isn’t …
What do you love about Jesus?
This week I’ve been thinking about what draws me into relationship with Jesus. Being me, I posed that question to my Facebook friends. The responses were challenging, inspiring, and all point to qualities of Christ. So I want to ask you the same thing as we head into the weekend. What do you love about Jesus? Here’s mine: I love that …
He can Still the Storms
There are days when life seems too hard. Yesterday, when the news of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, hit, my heart broke. I know I’m not the only one. I gathered my family in the backyard last night and we prayed. I know that God is sovereign. I know that He is in control. On days like yesterday, I have …
Lessons In Discipline from the Mini-Marathon
Saturday, Eric and I ran in the Indianapolis mini-marathon. At times (about mile ten) I am absolutely convinced that we are CRAZY to think training and running a mini-marathon is fun. Really it’s scheduled torture. But each time I run, God reveals more about what it means to run the race He’s laid out for me. Paul often used races …
Running with Perserverance
I’m in the middle of training for another mini-marathon. Each year that I do this, it seems God has something different for me to learn or ponder. This year it seems to be the issue of discipline.Yes, I am a highly disciplined person. But this year God’s using my training to reinforce that I am disciplined in the things I …
Soak in the Truth
No matter what your week has been like, take a moment to soak in this song. I am so grateful that God never leaves me…not for a moment. I might forsake Him, but He is always there. Such truth and hope in these words. Remember no matter what is happening He is always good and sovereign. You were singing in …
Monday Meditations: The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock
Yesterday our pastor taught another sermon in his series The Crux. It’s been a great set of thought-provoking sermons as we lead up to the moment in time when the Cross transformed from a sign of contempt and justice to one of grace and mercy. (You can watch the great trailer here) Yesterday Pastor Ted talked about the two houses …
Building Our Faith…
God has been challenging me for a little over a year to stretch my vision. Today I wanted to share a short clip with you that highlights how God builds and stretches our faith. Mark Batterson’s book the Circle Maker is a great book to read if you want to have your faith and vision exploded. And be challenged to …
Monday Meditations: The Crux of the Issue
Easter is only a few weeks away…and our pastor has been delivering a series of sermons on the Cross — how it is the crux of our lives. This week I’ve been thinking about how the Cross really is the point where everything is exchanged: Our sin is exchanged for God’s grace Jesus’ death is exchanged for our eternal life. …
More of You, Lord
This morning I wanted to share a couple things that are bubbling in my spirit. I seem to be in a season where God is challenging me to dare to ask more of Him. And it’s a season where the thought wearies me. How terrible is that? God dares me to ask for more. And all I can think is “God, …