Part 2 of 4 Today, I'm continuing to share some truths found in Matthew 14:22-33. This is a familiar passage to folks who grew up in a church setting. Jesus comes to his disciples in the middle of a storm and walks on water. Now, I grant you, walking on water sounds silly, right? I… Continue reading Taking A Step Towards Jesus: Pt. 2
In 1949, a spontaneous revival broke out on the island of Lewis, a remote part of Scotland. Hundreds of lives were changed over the next three years. One story sticks out to me and that is the story of Willie. Willie was what we would call a prodigal, meaning that he had known the “straight… Continue reading Don’t Give Up on Prodigals
In those moments, it can feel like we're forgotten. It feels like God somehow tricked us or betrayed us. We were told that everything would be ok but here we are, like Noah, in the middle of a sea that is strong, prevailing, wondering how long until we come to rest. It feels as if God has prepped us for nothing but disappointment and disaster.
"Ouch!" That was how I discovered I had a pear tree. Well, that's how I discovered I had a pear tree that had actual pears on it. When we bought our home, I was delighted to have so many trees on our property. I like trees. Sure, they're a pain to mow around, but I… Continue reading Fruit Takes Time
I read recently on social media a story of a couple with small children, getting divorced. Without giving away too many identifying details, the opening of the post said this: “They told us we built our house on a rock. They didn’t tell us the rock wasn’t real. How can a house stand on an… Continue reading The Rock is Real
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