Glory in BrokennessI have chosen you. Not just the perfect. Not just the gifted. Everyone. Including you. Ephesians 1:4-5 (NIV)The fireplace is lit. The flames leap and dance in a mesmerizing waltz. Twinkling lights adorn the mantle and the tree as the scent of pine...
DwellSo that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith... Ephesians 3:17a (ESV)The smell of the campfire lingered, its smoky scent confirming unhurried summer nights. Echoes of stories and laughter were chased out of my head as the rain came down. Heavy, pelting...
The Purpose of PrayerIs anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. James 5:13 (NIV)Lately, I've been thinking about the purpose of prayer. God doesn't need us to pray. He invites us to pray. Prayer is one of the ways...
He Is ThereThe LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 (NIV)W hen things go as planned, I can be lulled into a false sense of security. In this American middle-class life, it is easy to fool myself into thinking I don't...