We often think that wisdom is about us knowing what’s best. But none of us sees the whole picture. Here's what God can do when we remember that fact. (With a little help from Reggie Joiner)
providence
Woolly socks for a prostitute
One of the things I’m trying to improve in my own life is listening to God. I’m pretty good at talking to him. But listening? Not so much. When I say ‘listening’ I’m not just talking about hearing an audible voice. I’m talking about those curious inner promptings that you don’t quite understand at the … Continue reading Woolly socks for a prostitute
What if it wasn’t a coincidence?
When you look up “coincidence” at dictionary.com here’s what you find: Coincidence. Noun. a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance. It’s like being in New York, saying to your friend that you miss so-and-so from back home, then bumping into that person you just mentioned 10 seconds … Continue reading What if it wasn’t a coincidence?
Who’s in charge?
Psalm 22:28 "For dominion belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations." (NRSV) Today's Thought When I was little my dad and I would go back to the family hunt camp. When we pulled off the highway and onto the little private dirt road that curled back into the woods, he would stop … Continue reading Who’s in charge?
Wrong Road Right Place
Psalm 37:24 "...though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand." (NIV) Today's Thought Two years ago I was driving to a church leadership meeting. And driving… and driving… and driving. It was only supposed to take 30 minutes. But when 30 turned to 45 which turned to 60, … Continue reading Wrong Road Right Place
