The cheese stands alone, the cheese stands alone, heigh-ho, the derry-o the cheese stands alone. Did you ever play Farmer in the Dell when you were younger? I have an early memory of doing so in the church nursery. It's not fun to be the cheese, the last one picked, the one left standing in the ... read more
Plumbing the Well of Wisdom, a quick exegetical look at Proverbs 20:5
“Counsel [purpose] in the heart of a man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.” “Counsel” – The Hebrew word translated as counsel, plan, advice, and sometimes purpose, is laden with theological significance. First, God’s plans are eternal and unstoppable (Isaiah 46:9-11), ... read more
One Whole Person
I'm terrified of sickness. I'm probably border-line obsessive about it. Every sniffle from my five-year-old, every low-appetite meal from my two-year-old and my brain launches into "what-if" mode. What if we're starting yet another round of colds, earaches, and respiratory illness? What if the ... read more
Yearnings
We speak often of our hearts and their desires. We feel warmed by a human interest story in the newspapre. We feel drawn to pursue a certain career or hobby. Isn't it the heart that falls in love? Isn't it the heart that chases a dream? However, there is a deeper desire that exists within us. This ... read more
Calling, What is It?
We talk frequently of being "called". Called to Jesus. Called to write. Called to move across the world. Called to teach. Calling on the large-scale and calling on the personal level. What is calling? Here's what I don't think it is: 1. A Passport. Like a seminary degree, calling can be used like ... read more
You’re Called, Whether You Know It or Not
Sometimes our journey through life feels aimless and unclear. We don't think about calling, we're just trying to make it through the day! Many of us don't feel like we are operating under any specific calling. We're still waiting for that big moment when a bottle drops out of heaven and we find a ... read more
Wearing Words
Words dress our spirits. Hurtful words clothe us in dark moods, encouraging words in confidence. Loving words whispered from dear ones are like undergarments, essential yet personal. I've dressed my family in some shabby clothes today. I sent my husband to work wearing discouragement and failure. ... read more
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