The line “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love” has been on my mind lately. Maybe it’s because I easily drift from the Word and prayer when I’m on vacation. Maybe it’s because I allow the busyness of traveling to be an excuse for my lack of time with God. Or maybe it’s because, as a fallen human, my heart will wander anytime I’m not … [Read more...]
The Humility in Receiving
There are givers, and there are takers. Then there are those who are excellent at both and utilize them with wisdom. I love to give generously. God has grown me to a point where I recognize that giving away my time, my effort, and my resources brings me so much joy and I really love to meet needs. However, there's an awful side to this story too. I have a pride … [Read more...]
Christians and Cussing
Why is it bad for Christians to cuss? Why are certain words considered "bad words"? For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the … [Read more...]
Building on the Rock
I recently wrote a post challenging the notion of so-called "pro-choice Christians." I was dismayed by one Facebook response to that post. It involved a casual, "This doesn't change my mind." Followed by a *shrug*. I think it was the shrug that hurt the most. Not because I was personally acquainted with this woman. I wasn't. And not because her comment was … [Read more...]
Remembering the God Who Reigns
In American culture, we often struggle to retain the perspective that God is holy and that He reigns. We're always battling for control of our lives, forgetting His sovereignty. I admit that sometimes I even forget to consider Him in decisions. It is those times that we desperately need to adjust our perspective. We must view God as He truly is, in all His glory, power … [Read more...]