Sometimes I am surprised at the way the stuff of life randomly arranges itself, only to immediately see that God’s sovereignty was once again showing. Today, I powered on my Kindle Scribe and opened my Digital Scripture Journal. I have been enjoying the freedom this tool gives me to take notes but not become distracted … Continue reading 2 Years Later: The Beautiful Timing of the Lord
“Don’t mess with Texas” reads the bumper sticker on the large pickup truck with the gun rack in the back window. The state motto for Texas is “friendship” and was chosen in 1830. The meaning comes from a local Indian word for “allies” or “friends.” But today the slogan that seems more popular at times … Continue reading The God Who is Like Texas
Robyn wanted her testimony read at her funeral. With a patch over one eye to stop her double vision, and with a finger on her iPhone’s swipe keyboard, Robyn composed her testimony. Sometimes she was able to use her laptop, but the awkward angle of her hospital bed didn't always allow this. But no matter … Continue reading Robyn’s Testimony: Her Final Words to the World
Jerry Bridges gives us the key to understanding trials in his book Trusting God. For those who have had a share of suffering and adversity, this nugget will be helpful. Bridges uses Job as a Biblical example of someone who experienced suffering and affliction. Bridges points out that Job asks God the same question we … Continue reading The Most Important Question to Ask in a Trial.
It was 1998. That sentence alone should strike fear into your heart. Ok, maybe not fear. But it should do something to you. The nineties were . . . well, grungy, rebellious, and low-tech. Businesses still used pagers, but some people had cell phones. Texting had been invented, but no one had heard about it. … Continue reading Back to the 90’s: A Lesson from Youth Ministry
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