(7 min. devotion on Genesis 22:5)
Worship. We tend to think of it as something upbeat that begins and ends on a Sunday morning. But the first time the word “worship” is found in Scripture, it refers to something quite different…
Finding Hope in Life’s Changes and Unknowns
As a reader, I love stories about characters who get thrust into difficult, changing circumstances and yet come out the other side better for it. It’s exciting to see a character’s beliefs tested, attributes developed and life goals realigned as they step outside their comfort zone and face new things. And yet…
Trusting God as the Good Gift-Giver
(6 minute devotion on Luke 11:11-13)
It had been far too long since my family had been to the beach—but finally, our vacation-free streak was ending. The beach condo was booked, suitcases were packed and we were all looking forward to sunny ocean views.
Then, we checked the weather forecast.
When You Struggle with Decision-Making
I scrolled through every “beach chair” listing I could find. I compared their height, weight and special features, adding each to the running pro/con list in my mind. I read a hundred different reviews—most of them negative, of course—and nearly drove my family crazy asking “what do you think about this one?” If I’m honest, […]
When Our Strength Feels Rickety
When I was little, my family would visit an old-timey seafood restaurant every time we went to the beach. It had aquariums of exotic fish in the lobby and yummy popcorn shrimp on the kid’s menu, but my favorite part was that it boasted its very own alligator, named George. George lived in the lake […]
The Secret to Being Content
Have you ever wondered if contentment is possible here, in the real world? Where life isn’t always a “perfect fit?”
In Philippians 4:11-13, Paul answers our wondering with an enthusiastic “yes!”