“O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.” Psalm 139:1-3 God knows everything about me, and still He loves me. He sees the darkest thought of your heart, and still …
Desert Wanderings: Another Lap in the Desert
Do you have a painful theme in your life that never seems to end? Have you ever been afraid there will never be a resolution to your pain, no happy ending to that ever-elusive quest for closure? Today my family is taking another lap in the desert of unemployment, and after over twenty years on and off of this theme, …
Connecting with God
Do you ever feel like your attempt at connecting with God is one-sided? I sure do. Here is a typical morning for me: I wake up early, stumble out of bed and slip on my shoes for my morning workout. When I return, I grab a cup of coffee–extra hot–pick up my Bible and notebook and begin my quiet time. …
Prayer: What You May Be Missing
Does this describe your prayer life? Buzzing through prayer because the rest of your day is more exciting to consider. Making mental to-do lists while mouthing rote prayers to God. Slipping prayer in around errands — if you remember to pray at all. For many of us, our prayer life lacks depth and life. It can even become boring. So what are we missing? Time? …