I am resurrecting this post that first ran in June 2011. As we watch the devastation in Moore, it reminds us too much of what happened in Joplin. Let’s remember the best place to turn in storms! Today a truck loaded with diapers, food, baby food, toiletries, and kids clothing is headed to Joplin, Missouri. The picture doesn’t begin to …
He can Still the Storms
There are days when life seems too hard. Yesterday, when the news of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, hit, my heart broke. I know I’m not the only one. I gathered my family in the backyard last night and we prayed. I know that God is sovereign. I know that He is in control. On days like yesterday, I have …
Lessons In Discipline from the Mini-Marathon
Saturday, Eric and I ran in the Indianapolis mini-marathon. At times (about mile ten) I am absolutely convinced that we are CRAZY to think training and running a mini-marathon is fun. Really it’s scheduled torture. But each time I run, God reveals more about what it means to run the race He’s laid out for me. Paul often used races …
Running with Perserverance
I’m in the middle of training for another mini-marathon. Each year that I do this, it seems God has something different for me to learn or ponder. This year it seems to be the issue of discipline.Yes, I am a highly disciplined person. But this year God’s using my training to reinforce that I am disciplined in the things I …
Soak in the Truth
No matter what your week has been like, take a moment to soak in this song. I am so grateful that God never leaves me…not for a moment. I might forsake Him, but He is always there. Such truth and hope in these words. Remember no matter what is happening He is always good and sovereign. You were singing in …
Monday Meditations: The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock
Yesterday our pastor taught another sermon in his series The Crux. It’s been a great set of thought-provoking sermons as we lead up to the moment in time when the Cross transformed from a sign of contempt and justice to one of grace and mercy. (You can watch the great trailer here) Yesterday Pastor Ted talked about the two houses …
Building Our Faith…
God has been challenging me for a little over a year to stretch my vision. Today I wanted to share a short clip with you that highlights how God builds and stretches our faith. Mark Batterson’s book the Circle Maker is a great book to read if you want to have your faith and vision exploded. And be challenged to …
Monday Meditations: The Crux of the Issue
Easter is only a few weeks away…and our pastor has been delivering a series of sermons on the Cross — how it is the crux of our lives. This week I’ve been thinking about how the Cross really is the point where everything is exchanged: Our sin is exchanged for God’s grace Jesus’ death is exchanged for our eternal life. …
More of You, Lord
This morning I wanted to share a couple things that are bubbling in my spirit. I seem to be in a season where God is challenging me to dare to ask more of Him. And it’s a season where the thought wearies me. How terrible is that? God dares me to ask for more. And all I can think is “God, …
Rending Our Hearts: Joel 2
I’m currently participating in Beth Moore’s Esther study for the second time. It is a study filled with great truth on destiny and finding God when His name is nowhere in a circumstance. One of the studies for this week tied Esther 4 to Joel 2. Joel is one of those minor prophets that you’ve read once or twice if …