Good Enough?

How often do we think, “I’m pretty good,” or, “I’m not that bad”?

Hope in Hard Times

What is your hope in?

Snow Thoughts

I greatly enjoy the beauty of the snow. I must confess I really don’t enjoy driving in it. And I thoroughly agree that it can cause unsafe conditions, accidents, and a slow down of work. But all the same, I like the snow and I will share some of the reasons behind that with you today.

The Beauty of Holiness

When I was younger, I saw a picture of a stunning rose, and the caption read, “Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I knew the rose was beautiful, but I couldn’t figure out how worship or holiness could be beautiful.

My Soul Will Rejoice in the Lord

This joy is not dependent on sunshine, flowers, ‘good days,’ getting things we desire. It’s not dependent on physical health, the political climate, or positive feedback. The joy Jesus is offering is not wiped out by disappointments, disasters, or disease. The joy offered to us comes as we abide in the love of God; and nothing can separate us from His love.

Penny for Your Thoughts?

Does it even really matter what you or I think about? Who cares what’s on our minds?

“That I might know Him” (Getting to know God)

The One I was seeking to know was God, and my want to know Him was much greater: it was a deep, desperate craving. Maybe you know that need too: recognize the driving desire. Friend, I have news for you. Getting to know God is not something that only the ‘elite’ can figure out.

This Is the Day

Some days, it’s easy to think about the day being a joyful one. Other days . . . not so much

Missing: [Unknown]

Sometimes, we so fully forget the most important thing that the only realization that it’s missing is a vague sense of needing something more: so vague that we can often do a pretty good job of silencing that nagging voice with family time, reading, social media, movies, news, or sports. But those fillers cannot silence the desire of our soul forever. The soul’s thirst can only be completely answered in one way.

Immanuel

Immanuel: the hope that brightly glows in this world filled with sorrow, pain, and yearning.