Thoughts along the Journey…
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Small Victories
It is easy to start the new year off with enthusiasm and energy, yet the dailyness of life often saps both and leaves us impatient to accomplish the big things of life. But God reminds us that the small steps forward are far from insignificant.
Worth it After All
Decluttering can be hard, especially when that decluttering takes the form of relics from past interests or careers that didn’t last. But a Biblical perspective can change how we see those seasons of life that seem like a waste.
Surely Goodness and Mercy
There’s a phrase in Psalm 23 that is probably familiar to you, but perhaps, like me, you have never taken time to really apply it to your life.
When You Have No Might
It is easy to look around at the things God has called us to do and feel inadequate, even feeble. But I was reminded recently through the account of God’s conversation with Gideon in Judges 6 that God already knows my feebleness—and plans to help.
The Power of a Soft Answer
A soft answer is not usually our default response to conflict, but the Bible tells us that a soft answer has great power.
What to do With Big Emotions
Emotions can be overwhelming, distracting, and all-consuming. So what do we do when our emotions threaten to take over?
The Perfect Work of Patience
Patience is a virtue, but we usually don’t like learning it. Yet patience and faith go hand in hand.
Marks of a Good Friend
In reading through 1 Samuel recently, I noticed one individual who was a particularly excellent friend. What made him such a good friend?
Justice or Vengeance?
In reading through the book of 1 Samuel this week, I was struck by David’s response when circumstances seemed perfect for him to take revenge on the man who had literally been trying to kill him.