My favorite definition for the word worship is… Offering your entire life . . . your everyday, ordinary, sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life. It’s as much attitude as action! Do you ever get confused by Jesus’ words about worshipping in spirit and truth? “But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will…
You and I will worship someone or something. It’s in our nature. God created us for a relationship with Him and part of that relationship includes worship. But since Satan decided he’d like to claim worship for himself and convinced Adam and Eve that they too could “be like God” we’ve often missed the mark…
I’ve been reading through Leviticus and Numbers lately. I know. Who reads through Leviticus and Numbers? Obedience. Worship. Lists. Rules. Count this group. Assign this task. Offer that sacrifice. And we can’t help but wonder why? What is the message of these two hard to read and harder to process Old Testament books? In Leviticus,…
In response to Satan offering Him everything in the world for His worship, Jesus replied, ” Get out of here, Satan,” Jesus told him. “For the Scriptures say, ‘You must worship the Lord your God and serve only Him. Matthew 4:10 Who is this God you and I worship? The “I AM.” The One who…
It’s October. Three more months until we close The Faith Project 2016. Although, I do believe it is a life-long pursuit. Thank you for joining me and digging deep into freedom, love, humility, patience, goodness, stillness, humility, wisdom, and prayer. Now I want to explore worship. Another word that is used often and comes with…
God’s Peace – that tranquil feeling that flits in for occasional moments and then disappears for far too long . . . everyone wants it but few have it. When I started the month I wanted to know . . . more about having peace with God and finding peace in a sinful world, how…
You’re wonderful! Yes, you! But if you’re like me, you’ve already thought of a dozen ways to disagree those words. I never think of myself as wonderful. Most of the time I go straight to the superficial . . . to appearances. And all I see are imperfections. I started treatment for acne last week. Seriously,…
Are you a peacemaker or a peacekeeper? As I ask that question, I want to make the point that this isn’t about military or law enforcement peacekeepers . . . today we’re talking personal and relational! You see… I hate conflict and for much of my life, I was a peacekeeper. I did whatever it took…
If you and I want to experience peace, we must live one day at a time. Peace can’t be tacked on to an agitated yesterday or pre-applied to tomorrow’s unknown. Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and regretted wasting it on worry and anxiety? I know I have. No more. I’m…
Everyone I knew called my Gram’s sister, “Weird Marion.” Even in college, I learned that one of my professors knew her as “Weird Marion.” But the more I learned about her “weirdness,” the more I wanted to be just like her. You see, it was the way my Aunt Marion lived out her faith that made…
Last week, I asked you if you’d like an early warning system for your life. Over the weekend, we received another Red Alert phone call in the middle of the night. 4:00AM to be exact . . . first, the land line rings and we answer it; then, about 5 minutes later, both of our…
This is for you, the one hurting with silent grief. The one whose life has been altered by a loss or event that’s left you feeling broken and alone. You can’t talk about it. There are reasons known only to you. You see people grieving openly and you envy the love, support, and understanding they receive….
We have an Early Alert System in our community. An automated system that calls to let us know when a potentially dangerous storm is coming. I wonder if you and I would like an Early Alert System for our lives? Something that would let us know when we are about to be hit by a big…
I’m excited to dig deep into peace this month. If you’d known me a little over a decade ago, you’d have said I was the last person in the world who should be talking about peace. I was diagnosed with high anxiety depression, living in a constant state of agitation and worry. Peace always seemed like it was just…
Peace – that tranquil feeling that flits in for occasional moments and then disappears for far too long . . . everyone wants it but few have it. I crave calm. No thrill seeker here. I want peace in my relationships and peace in my heart and mind. But even as we talk about wanting…
I wanted to know about goodness . . . but foolishly believed I would spend this month studying obedience. Was I wrong! Like everything else, goodness begins with God. So, if you missed anything, I’ve gathered all the posts on goodness here in one place. Click on the title or graphic to read a post…
This is for you, the one who’s exhausted. The one who feels like they’ve poured themselves into others until there’s just nothing left. You know “goodness does.” You want to pour out love and care for others but for today . . . you are goodnessed out! Your tank is empty and you’ve got nothin’ left….
“Grief is such a weird, uncontrollable beast. You never know when or where or how it’s going to pop up and demand its due.” Rev leaned over the upstairs banister and read those words to me the other night from A Dream So Big, by Steve Peifer. As he shared the words above, tears dripped down…
I’m going to be perfectly honest with you, some days I just don’t want to do good. Seriously, don’t you have days when it’s all you can do to try to avoid the don’ts? Don’t covet. Don’t gossip. Don’t waste. Don’t judge. Don’t worry. So, those mornings when I get out of bed and there…
Am I the only one who writes a post and then decides it doesn’t work? I’ve been thinking about how God pours out His goodness. How you and I pour out our hurts, fear, and confusion to God and He pours patience, grace, mercy, kindness, and love into us. The wonderful part . . ….
A very wise friend once said, “If everyone is annoying you and getting on your last nerve . . . you have to stop and think about the common denominator. Maybe the problem is you.” How’s your attitude? When I’m cranky and irritable it’s easy to blame everyone and everything. To look around and grumble…
