Over the years in our marriage, I’ve watched my husband struggle with things. This shouldn’t have surprised me, but especially as a young newlywed- it did. My guy is a good one. He is godly, discerning, full of integrity, persistently loving, and so humble he’ll be annoyed I’m complimenting him publicly. So the reality of him struggling with anything perplexed me for a long time. For a while, I tried to reason with him. He’s sharp, so our logic debates ended, at best, in a Continue Reading
Spiritual Fitness Verses {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Several of my freelance clients are in the fitness industry, so I’ve recently written a lot about workouts and resolutions. It seems “getting in shape” is the goal of many! Debbie Wilson recently wrote here about exercising our souls so we have firm faith instead of fragile faith. She wisely points out: “Because faith is living, it needs constant care. Just as we eat, sleep, exercise, and practice good daily hygiene to enjoy physical health so we must work to maintain vibrant Continue Reading
Why We Can be Generous {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
We tend to hear a lot about giving during the Christmas season. From finding and sharing presents to making year-end donations to spreading cheer, there’s just a lot of giving going around. We Have A Supply to Give From “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” -2 Corinthians 9:10 Sometimes we feel like we can’t afford to be generous. But our supply is ample. God himself Continue Reading
Clothing Ourselves Christian {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Blue, purple, and grey (and a little brown.) Some people’s wardrobes are reminiscent of summer shades or a fall feel. Mine most resembles a bruise. But there are a few good reasons for that...one in particular... I’m not great at color coordination and those colors tend to pair off easily. Also, I don’t spend a ton of time thinking about what I wear. Function comes before form. That said, the multiple metaphors in Scripture about dressing ourselves with godly characteristics haven’t Continue Reading
An Exercise in Awe {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Sovereign. Omniscient. Omnipresent. Words like these accurately describe God's qualities, but sometimes we find them so obscure and over our heads that the awe gets lost. We pray vaguely aware that God can do whatever He wills- but the wonder and reverence get lost in the routine of it all. When awe of God is stifled, we tend toward self-sufficiency instead of faithful surrender. CT Today, join me in this little exercise in awe. (I suspect our wonder at God and trust in Him over Continue Reading
Leave God-Room (Recharge Wednesday LINKUP)
“Leave room for Jesus.” That’s what we’d tease dating friends who always seemed to want to be close to each other. It was a light-hearted way to remind them that God’s way is better than our way. The principle applies to much more than just purity in relationships though. Franklin Graham, in his autobiography Rebel With a Cause, describes “God-room.” A mentor of his explained it this way: “Listen, Buddy, ’God room’ is when you have seen a need you believe God wants you to meet. You Continue Reading
