Emptiness. It’s the pulse of worldly religions (along with works-righteousness). Worldly emptiness is emptying as a means for finding rest and inner power. It’s finding that inner blankness through which harmony with self and others can blossom. God never requires that we empty ourselves for the ... read more
Peace is a Warrior
Some think of peace like the serene waters of a lake. Gentleness they ache to achieve within. Still others think of peace as harmony, their circumstances at rest. A sense of balance they strive for. How often do we fall into the worldly pursuit of peace? The peace of the world leaves us ... read more
Visitations
How will you respond when He comes to you? "The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he hurried from the entrance of his tent to meet ... read more
Hidden and Found
"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost." (Luke 19:10) Meet Zacchaeus, a short man who climbed a sycamore fig tree in the city of Jericho just to get a glimpse of this man Jesus. You see, he’d heard the stories about the miracles. He wanted to know who this Jesus was. But, hey, ... read more
Abounding Grace
The grace journey: Grace with us now, and more grace waiting around the corner. I can hardly read the paper anymore. Headlines flash violence, corruption, accidents. Fear needles through me. What if? I hear the stories. I watch friends suffer. And something dark whispers, "You're next." It's bear ... read more
How Not to be Like God
The screen on the shed window sags against the metal side. It's not the shed with my birdseed, so I know the damage is not the squirrel's doing. I immediately know who to approach. "Why?" I ask my six year old. "We were trying to be like God, " she tells me. "God destroyed the world with a flood, ... read more
Our Understanding and God’s Plans
We’re a culture of knowledge, and strangely, even though we’re compulsive and crave instant gratification, we also value a well-made decision. If we want to buy a new car, we peruse the consumer reports. If we receive a diagnosis, we research pros and cons of treatment methods. I read Birds & ... read more
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