It’s waayyy too easy to erase ourselves from God’s equation. That’s what we pretend to do when we say or think something like this: “God is so huge and extraordinary. But my life is just so… small and normal.” Granted, I kind of get where that comes from. Thinking about the utter bigness of the … Continue reading For those who think they’re “normal”
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You’re porous
Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored?” (NIV) Today's Thought When I was young I remember learning about “porous” materials. Things that are porous have tiny holes or spaces so that liquid or air can pass through. A sponge is … Continue reading You’re porous
Tweets, Selfies and other things that change
Imagine you were alive 10 years ago and got a glimpse of today’s news headlines. With new words like Tweet and Selfie, would some of them even make any sense? Probably not. Things change. Now image that today you could see some news headlines for 10 years from now. What new words would there be? … Continue reading Tweets, Selfies and other things that change
What a 4-year-old saw changed her life
1 Thessalonians 5:18 "Give thanks in all circumstances..." (ESV) Today's Thought Ann Voskamp’s earliest memory is when she was four years old. She witnessed her 18-month old sister being run over by a truck in their farmyard. Horror. Ever since she’s struggled in her relationship with God. With this memory seared in her mind, Ann … Continue reading What a 4-year-old saw changed her life
What’s the deal with angels?
Hebrews 1:14 “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” (NIV) Today's Thought So what’s the deal with angels? Well, the answer may surprise you. They’re mentioned 273 times in the Bible; and “angel” is a word that means “messenger.” So an angel is basically a messenger of God. … Continue reading What’s the deal with angels?
Dad, how could you?! (A case of false assumptions)
Proverbs 18:2 “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” (NIV) Today's Thought I forget how old I was but we were obviously doing a unit in public school about drugs. You know, what a bad choice they are and how they mess up your brain. So you can only guess … Continue reading Dad, how could you?! (A case of false assumptions)
When the vertical gets priority
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God..." (ESV) Today's Thought There’s a relationship between the vertical and the horizontal. By “vertical,” I mean your relationship with God. Time and time again the Bible describes this as the primarily relationship in your life. And by “horizontal,” I mean your relationship with the people around … Continue reading When the vertical gets priority
The shake-up wake up
Psalm 119:71 "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." (NIV) Today's Thought Earlier this week I was reading Psalm 119 and stumbled upon this colossal think bite: "It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees." Huh? I stopped. Blinked. And … Continue reading The shake-up wake up
