Posts tagged “Purpose”
Fanny & Jesus
Have you ever heard of Fanny Crosby? She was a Christian songwriter who produced more worship music than Martin Luther, Chris Tomlin, and Hillsong…
Replacing thieves
We usually reserve the term addiction for the really bad stuff. Being labeled as an addict carries with it many stigmas. But in a…
But you promised
When I’m overwhelmed, I sometimes wish God would pull up a chair and advise me. Jacob had reason to feel that way too. He…
5 questions for better decision making
You are bombarded with choices. A survey of two thousand adults by Noom (a psychology-based weight loss app) found that you make 122 informed…
The economy of more
Last year I asked for more. I had one insane financial goal, and I asked God to help me meet it. He did. And…
Plan for a train
Plan for a train One of my daughter’s track coaches was known for being that kind of coach—the one who set a high bar…
Heating and pounding
Have you ever watched a silversmith work? It’s mesmerizing. As a child, I attended a renaissance festival and was captivated by the craftsmanship. The…
It’s all about others
In our last devotion, we left Moses on a mountaintop with his arms burning. Each time he lowered them, the Israelites died by the…
Almost home
Did you know the average life expectancy in the U.S. according to WorldData is 74.5 years for men and 80.2 years for women? Subtract…
Before the beginning
Feeling unsettled? scared? like it all depends on you? like you’re powerless to do what needs to be done? Feeling sick of others? tired…
Jesus calls the broken
Have you ever pretended you had it all together? Recently, I met a friend for coffee and, fueled by Pastor Mike’s sermons, decided to…
Don’t give up on Jesus
We are three weeks into the new year, so maybe you, like me, have already started writing the correct year on important documents. How’s…