by admin | May 14, 2012 | Greatness of God, Prayer
Our Christian life is marked by paradox. We gain our life by losing it. We are made strong through our weakness. We are lifted up by humbling ourselves. Our access to God is also marked by two opposing responses. In Jeremiah 5:22 God asks, “Should you not fear me?” And then again, “Should you not […]
Our Christian life is marked by paradox. We gain our life by losing it. We are made strong through our weakness. We are lifted up by humbling ourselves. Our access to God is also marked by two opposing responses. In Jeremiah 5:22 God asks, “Should you not fear me?”...
by admin | Apr 19, 2012 | Commitment to God
One of the most powerful and well-loved hymns in Christendom is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts. It’s one of the few to survive the transition from hymnbook to power point as it ministers to a new generation. The words of this great hymn never fail to speak to me – to […]
One of the most powerful and well-loved hymns in Christendom is “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” by Isaac Watts. It’s one of the few to survive the transition from hymnbook to power point as it ministers to a new generation. The words of this great hymn never...
by admin | Apr 4, 2012 | God's love
Today I found the Good Friday story in a surprising place. And, as is often the case, when we find something in an unexpected place it seems to have more impact. I’ve been preparing for our Good Friday service so I’ve been very focused on the events leading up to the Lord’s death, and I’ve […]
Today I found the Good Friday story in a surprising place. And, as is often the case, when we find something in an unexpected place it seems to have more impact. I’ve been preparing for our Good Friday service so I’ve been very focused on the events leading up to the...
by admin | Mar 9, 2012 | God's love
I love the Bible! I love the fact that after years of reading familiar Scripture, suddenly the Lord will reveal something new and exciting. That happened to me in my quiet time this week. I was reading words that I’ve known since I was a little girl – words that are often read at Christmas […]
I love the Bible! I love the fact that after years of reading familiar Scripture, suddenly the Lord will reveal something new and exciting. That happened to me in my quiet time this week. I was reading words that I’ve known since I was a little girl – words that are...
by admin | Feb 19, 2012 | God's love
God has been stretching me. He’s been stretching my mind to take in greater thoughts about who He is, and my heart to receive greater depths of His love. In this process I’ve begun to realize something. I’ve realized that the more I understand His greatness – His absolute holiness, His infinite wisdom, His sovereignty and power […]
God has been stretching me. He’s been stretching my mind to take in greater thoughts about who He is, and my heart to receive greater depths of His love. In this process I’ve begun to realize something. I’ve realized that the more I understand His greatness...
