Finding Courage
God’s Beautiful Door Last week we talked about God’s front porch. The porch is open to everyone, without restrictions. It’s a casual gathering place of friendship, laughter, and tears. I sign for packages on my porch, buy girls scout cookies, donate to fundraisers, and give […]
The book of Job is about reward, redemption, and double blessings born from our trials. God shows us how to face trials in a way where we get beauty for our ashes and rewards for our pain. The story delivers the powerful message that there […]
The Christian life is full of contradictions—even the advent of Christ. The all-powerful God entered this world to save us as a vulnerable, helpless baby. I don’t know anyone who likes their weaknesses, shortcomings, and fears, especially me. However, it’s those very things we loathe […]
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 If God is good and wants the best for us then why do bad things happen? This […]
It’s all about that thing, you know that impossible thing in your life. It mockingly reminds you that you are powerless against its control. You’ve begun to feel that the pain, confusion, oppression is your lot in life. It might even tell you that you […]