Trusting God in the darkness is hard, but cynicism fades as we focus on our Shepherd. A devotional reflection on Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:25-27. My kids looked at me with muddled amusement as I laughed like a hyena at one point during the film, Madagascar. They were too young to understand the irony of …
My 7-year-old asked me the other day, “If God controls everything, does that mean he controls us too?” I gave him a high five for asking such a perceptive question — go, little philosopher! The intersection of God’s sovereignty and people’s free will is a mystery. From my reading, it seems that both are equally …
I took this photo on New Year’s Eve, just after the fireworks ended. Kids were running all over the place, hyped up on the adrenaline of a later-than-usual night. They were waving sparklers and glow sticks around in an almost-frenzied, tribal sort of way. I’ve been experimenting with photography, as a hobby, for many years. …
Our kids are camping in the back yard for the next few nights, as there aren’t enough beds to accommodate everybody inside the house (no room for them at the inn – how apt 😆). The kids are absolutely loving this sleeping arrangement; it’s an adventure for them! Recently, we enjoyed meeting a young boy …
Our God is gentle and compassionate. He is also a God of justice – he will not let hateful and harmful acts go unpunished. God’s judgment is something we don’t like to talk about or even think about. I guess the “hell, fire and brimstone” sermons of times past might have gone a bit overboard! …
This is Part 2 of the Hope Series. You can read Part 1 here. It’s been a year since I embarked on that new treatment path. Sadly, none of the prescribed medications or supplements have made a significant impact on my ability to function. Some of them have even made me feel worse! What sorts …
Hope hurts when our prayers for relief remain unanswered. Here, I share a personal story of hope and disappointment, and talk about hope in God.
This post explores how to cope with seasons of loss, with the help of Jesus' vine and branches teaching from John 15:1-5. May God fill you with comfort as you read.