Predictable Prayer
Do you love a little person – or a bunch of little people between the ages of 1 and 18? (They don’t even have to live under your roof.) This post is for you. Think Because that’s …
Meeting with God
Two scriptural accounts have formed my “knowing” God. Be still and know that I am God… Psalm 46:10a Satisfied While growing up, a picture of God’s loving care, which captured my heart was a nursing mother with …
God Speaks
God speaks to us through creation. He speaks to us through his Word. God speaks to us through quiet hearts. When I was little, I was baffled—BAFFLED—by Jesus’ desire to pray. “Why would Jesus want to pray? Prayer …
An Introduction to Prayer: Part 1
Prayer. If I’m really honest, I have to admit I find it easier to spend ten minutes talking about God than ten minutes talking to God. My life bears evidence of this reality too often. My growth can be meager. My fruit …
On Sabbath in the 21st Century
Sabbath rest in the 21st century begins with honoring the commandment and its Creator. We looked at this in a previous post, but there are two additional areas to explore. #3 Honor Yourself Are you familiar with …
What Does Sabbath Rest Look Like?
What does Sabbath rest look like in the 21st century? It has a lot to do with honor. Four things come to mind. Two today. Two next week. #1 Honor the Sabbath If God says I can …
On Keeping the Sabbath
The work of surrender is mine . . . the work of transformation is His. No doubt about it. We find this promise of God’s workmanship in our lives in Ezekiel 36. I will give you a …
What Must Follow Conviction?
Confession. When it comes to embracing the rhythm and rest of Sabbath keeping, conviction is likely the first step, but the next step is always confession. It’s where the rubber hits the road. Confession means agreeing with …