In the middle of Job’s heartache and despair, he speaks something profound. What is man, that you make so much of him, and that you set your heart on him. Job 7:17 (ESV) Let that sink in. God loves us. So much that in His mercy, we don’t get what we deserve —...
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Stand Tall
Last weekend we celebrated a late Christmas with the Cameron family. It was the first time we could all get together. I had every intention of taking down the Christmas decorations before then, but the closer it got to our getting together, I just decided to leave it...
Presented with Great Joy
I have good news! As I was reading Jude, a few words from verse 24 struck me and I can’t get them out of my head. Many of you know that my book Grief Unwrapped: Discovering Joy in a Season of Sorrow talks about having joy even in our sorrow or difficult circumstances....
A Bold Move
J. R. R. Tolkien once said, “courage is found in unlikely places.” That’s what we find in the story of Esther. Hers was not a “commander of an army” type courage. Nor one accompanied by physical strength and stamina. Her courage was a quiet, “I’ll risk my life for my...
What are you boldly believing God for in 2023?
He looked at them with compassion and touched their eyes. (Matthew 20:34) I have read the story of Jesus healing the blind beggar several times over the last few months. Today, though, it encouraged me in a different way. As I think about the approach of a new year, I...
Celebrating a Promise Fulfilled
After returning an item at a local store, I began to wander around – not knowing what I was looking for. Then my mind also began to wander, thinking about Matthew and how I miss him this Christmas. Next, I headed to Sam’s to buy supplies for Christmas day, and I...